earthen

[ur-thuhn]

adjective

1. composed of earth.

2. worldly.

earthen

/ ˈɜːθən /

adjective

1. made of baked clay

   an earthen pot

2. made of earth

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthen¹

1175–1225; Middle English erthen, Old English eorthen. See earth, -en ²

Example Sentences

An extensive earthen wall is being built around the besieged Sudanese city of el-Fasher and is intended to trap people inside, according to research from Yale University.

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There’s been a spike in interest in earthen architecture, particularly after a photo was shared on social media showing a backyard structure that emerged from the Eaton fire intact.

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Olko’s team mentioned the possibility of rebuilding using earthen blocks in a presentation.

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Mr Ambekar says that portions of an earthen rampart believed to have been built by the region's first settlers exists even today.

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In addition to the fireproof qualities of building with earthen materials, adobes have other strong characteristics that strengthen the argument for reintroducing them into the city’s architectural fold.

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