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

They constructed a 35-mile earthen berm around the city in an attempt to encircle its one million residents.

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Next to the ruptured dam, another earthen wall is being built in preparation for the resumption of mining operations, according to government officials.

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In August, satellite imagery showed a series of extensive earthen walls being constructed around the city, aimed at trapping people inside.

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It smells like a kitchen — earthen, dry, airy with a hint of spice and pepper.

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Research showed the RSF had finished building an earthen wall around el-Fasher, bolstering their siege and making it even harder for civilians to escape.

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