Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » glade
glade
The definition of a glade is an open space in the woods.
(noun)An example of a glade is a clearing in the middle of a redwood forest.
YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.
See glade in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- an open space in a wood or forest
- ☆ an everglade
Origin: ME < glad, glad: orig. sense prob. “bright, smooth place,” use similar to Ger lichtung, glade < licht, light, Fr clairière < clair, clear
See glade in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- An open space in a forest.
- An everglade.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , perhaps from glad, bright and shining; see glad1
.Learn more about glade
