glade

noun

Definition of gladenext
as in meadow
a grassy open space in a forest

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Recent Examples of glade There was Asher Durand, master of the winsome glade; John Frederick Kensett, poet of still waters; and, above all, Thomas Cole, the philosopher-king of landscape, with whom an 18-year-old Church arranged to study privately. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 Today’s most sophisticated designs utilize a layered planting method to create a sense of enclosure that feels like a natural glade rather than a barricade. — Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Often referenced as the largest ski resort in North America—a title Utah’s Powder Mountain also lays claim to—Whistler Blackcomb is a destination known for its extensive terrain, glade skiing, and mountain views. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 But what really puts Schweitzer on the map is its unique glades. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glade
  1. meadow
  2. grassland
  3. pasture
  4. heathland
  5. moor
  6. lea
  7. pastureland
Noun
  • But Rodomsky-Bish recommends caution when buying this meadow mainstay.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Outside, the grounds include lawns, meadows, and a kitchen garden that supplies vegetables and cut flowers.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of meadow
Noun
  • Filmed on the Mongolian grasslands, the film portrays the chaos of the early days of the Covid pandemic.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The varied vegetation captured in this false-color image includes grassland, savannas and mopane trees, which appear bright red.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of grassland
Noun
  • On Thursday, the broadcaster added to Maniscalco’s response in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, confirming the timeline and saying Raw Comedy was put out to pasture because of low ratings.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • While reporting on wolves attacking livestock in Northern California, I was stunned to learn some shepherds put donkeys in their pastures to ward off predators.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pasture
Noun
  • Smoke rises from a wildfire near Dunwich Heath, England, July 30, 2026, where a major incident was declared as firefighters battled a large heathland blaze on the Suffolk County coast.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • The blaze has spread across heathland and fields, forcing dozens of people to be evacuated from their homes, with vast stretches of land left charred.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 30 July 2026
Definition of heathland
Noun
  • Windswept hair, a scarf draped over one shoulder, a Fair Isle knit made for the moors of Scotland.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Fog steals across the moor, and the campy burr of a Scottish bisexual resonates in your ears.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of moor
Noun
  • Years ago, William had plotted to pollute the the ley lines — the source of all witches and warlocks’ magical powers — which was foiled by a Mary, Graves and their coven sister Tamora (Keegan Connor Tracy).
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Plus, its scent evokes the heralding of springtime, with a fresh aroma of light rain on a grassy lea.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of lea
Noun
  • These days, Bragg lives with Margaret nearby, in a red-cedar cabin on forty acres of pastureland grazed upon by two miniature donkeys.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
  • When Karen and Ron Pyle bought their house in Keller’s Adalina at Bloomfield neighborhood in 2008, their property backed up to pastureland.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pastureland

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“Glade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glade. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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