clearinghouse

American  

[kleer-ing-hous] / ˈklɪər ɪŋˌhaʊs /

Or clearing house

noun

plural

clearinghouses

1. a place or institution where mutual claims and accounts are settled, as between banks.

2. a central institution or agency for the collection, maintenance, and distribution of materials, information, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of clearinghouse

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

There is no central clearinghouse or share registry, creating dangerous bilateral risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

NeedyMeds.org External link operates a clearinghouse of patient assistance programs.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

In a perfect world, we’d tear down the maze we’ve added to for a century and replace it with a central clearinghouse for short-term government support, able to interact efficiently with states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The College Sports Commission will work alongside a clearinghouse called “NIL Go,” created by accounting firm Deloitte, to approve or deny any third-party NIL agreements that exceed $600.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

The Line Superintendent said that he would be able to get in touch with the crews in the morning; he suggested the rural telephone supervisor, who was a clearinghouse of information for miles around...

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford