Search Dictionary
Definition of clyde
clyde
/klaɪd/
Clyde
Plural:Clydes
clyde Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A male given name of Scottish origin, derived from the geographical river.
Example
"Clyde carefully reviewed the engineering blueprints before presenting them to the city council."
2
Scottish A major river in Scotland that flows north-westwards through Glasgow and empties into the Firth of Clyde, historically renowned as a global center for shipbuilding.
• Rhymes for clyde
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Cluaidh', referring to the River Clyde in Scotland. It is of ancient Brittonic Celtic origin, possibly meaning 'the cleansing one' or 'the loud one', and later became a common English given name.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clyde. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clyde