earthen

adjective

earth·​en ˈər-thən How to pronounce earthen (audio) -t͟hən How to pronounce earthen (audio)
1
: made of earth
2

Examples of earthen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even homes that cater to mulled and earthen hues tend to up the ante with luxurious textiles and materials in cozy, moody bedrooms. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024 Wisconsin has more than 4,000 dams, from small earthen ones to large ones that generate electricity. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024 With a hamster carcass as a welcome snack, the kit retreated into the earthen hole and made itself at home. Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2024 Nearby, construction vehicles that had been working for weeks to build large earthen dams and berms in an attempt to divert the lava’s flow had to pull back. Loÿc Vanderkluysen, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for earthen 

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of earthen was in the 13th century

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“Earthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthen. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

earthen

adjective
earth·​en ˈər-thən How to pronounce earthen (audio) -t͟hən How to pronounce earthen (audio)
: made of earth or of baked clay
an earthen floor
earthen dishes

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