Glade
noun /ɡleɪd/ — An open clearing in a forest
Definition
An open space within a forest — a clearing where light reaches the ground, where the canopy gives way and the world opens briefly.
Beyond the definition
The clearing that feels like a gift. In a forest, a glade is the sudden possibility of sky — a pause in the enclosure, a held breath of light.
Origin & history
Of uncertain origin — possibly from Middle English 'glad' (bright, shining). The glade is the bright place in the dark wood.
Example sentences
Illustrative sentences for learning, not verified community posts or sourced quotations.
They stumbled into a glade at midday and stayed far longer than they'd planned.
A forest without a glade is just dense — the clearing makes you understand what surrounds it.
She thought of childhood as a glade: a space of light surrounded by a forest that was getting closer.
How to use it
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Choose “Glade” when the meaning fits your context: An open space within a forest — a clearing where light reaches the ground, where the canopy gives way and the world opens briefly.
Synonyms
clearing, opening, dell, meadow, break
Antonyms
thicket, dense forest
Related words
Questions about this word
What does "Glade" mean?
Glade is noun meaning: An open clearing in a forest. An open space within a forest — a clearing where light reaches the ground, where the canopy gives way and the world opens briefly.
Where does the word "Glade" come from?
Of uncertain origin — possibly from Middle English 'glad' (bright, shining). The glade is the bright place in the dark wood.