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Definition of earthen

earthen

/ˈɜːrθən/
earth · en
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• adjective

1

Made of compressed earth, soil, or mud.

Example

"The ancient settlement was protected by a high earthen embankment."

2

Made of baked clay; ceramic.

Example

"She stored the fresh water in a cool earthen jug in the pantry."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

"Earthen" refers specifically to things physically composed of soil or baked clay (such as an earthen floor or earthen pot), whereas "earthly" means relating to human life on this planet, and "earthy" describes a natural, unpretentious quality or the scent of soil.

• Nearby Words

earthbound
earthcreeper
eartheater
earthen
earthenware
earthflax
earthiness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English erthen, derived from Old English eorþe ("earth, soil, ground") combined with the suffix -en denoting material composition.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earthen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earthen
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