clearway

clear·way

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kleer-wey]
- /ˈklɪərˌweɪ/
- /ˈklɪə.weɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kleer-wey]
- /ˈklɪərˌweɪ/

Definitions of clearway word

noun clearway a stretch of road on which motorists may stop only in an emergency 3
noun clearway an area at the end of a runway over which an aircraft taking off makes its initial climb: it is under the control of the airport 3
noun clearway a road on which only emergency stops are permitted. 1
noun clearway (chiefly, UK) A road or other path that is kept free of obstructions, or on which stopping is strictly regulated, in order to maintain free flow of movement. 1
noun clearway stretch of road where parking is usually prohibited 1
noun clearway aviation: area beyond runway reserved for takeoff 1

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Origin of clearway

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85, for an earlier sense; clear + way1

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Parts of speech for Clearway

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clearway popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

clearway usage trend in Literature

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