glades
word · lemma: glade
Definition
Open, grassy or marshy areas in forests or wetlands, often with few or no trees.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in plural as 'the glades', especially when referring to large wetlands like the 'Everglades'. Describes both forest clearings and marshy grasslands. In U.S. English, often refers to swampy areas; more general in British English.
Spanish: claro - pradera húmedaPortuguese (BR): clareira - pântanoPortuguese (PT): clareira - pântanoChinese (Simplified): 林间空地 - 湿地草地Chinese (Traditional): 林間空地 - 濕地草地Hindi: घासदार खुला क्षेत्रArabic: فسحات (في الغابة) - أراضٍ عشبية رطبةBengali: ঘাসে ঢাকা ফাঁকা জায়গা - জলাভূমির খোলা অংশRussian: поляны - болотистые прогалиныJapanese: 林間の草地 - 湿地の開けた場所Vietnamese: bãi trống trong rừng - vùng đất ngập nước thoáng đãngKorean: 숲 속 빈터 - 습지의 풀밭Turkish: orman açıklığı - bataklık çayırıUrdu: جنگل کی کھلی جگہ - دلدلی میدانIndonesian: padang rumput terbuka di hutan - rawa rumput
Example Sentences
We walked through the quiet glades in the forest.
basic
Deer often rest in the sunny glades.
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The Everglades are famous glades in Florida.
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When the sun broke through, the glades sparkled with dew.
natural
Local guides know hidden glades perfect for picnics.
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Birdsong echoed through the peaceful glades at dawn.
natural