Glade

Pronunciation: /ɡleɪd/

Definitions of glade

noun an open space in a forest, especially one that is clear of undergrowth

Example Sentences

A1 I went for a walk in the glade and saw a rabbit hopping around.

A2 The children played hide and seek in the glade, surrounded by tall trees.

B1 The glade provided a peaceful spot for a picnic on a sunny day.

B2 As I wandered through the glade, I noticed the diverse range of wildflowers growing.

C1 The glade was a serene oasis in the midst of the dense forest, offering a tranquil escape.

C2 The glade's beauty was enhanced by the gentle sunlight filtering through the canopy of trees.

Examples of glade in a Sentence

formal The sunlight filtered through the trees and illuminated the glade in the forest.

informal Let's have a picnic in that sunny glade over there.

slang I love chilling in the glade, it's so peaceful.

figurative In the glade of her mind, she found solace and clarity.

Grammatical Forms of glade

• past tense: gladed
• plural: glades
• comparative: glader
• superlative: gladest
• present tense: glades
• future tense: will glade
• perfect tense: have gladed
• continuous tense: is glading
• singular: glade
• positive degree: glade
• infinitive: to glade
• gerund: glading
• participle: gladed

Origin and Evolution of glade

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'glade' originated from Middle English 'glade', which was derived from Old Norse 'glāthi' meaning 'bright, clear space'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glade' has retained its original meaning of a bright, clear space within a forest or wooded area. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of tranquility and beauty in nature.