Eden

¹

[eed-n]

noun

1. (in the Bible) the paradise where Adam and Eve lived.

2. any delightful region or abode; paradise.

3. a state of perfect happiness or bliss.

4. a town in northern North Carolina.

Eden

²

[eed-n]

noun

1. (Robert) Anthony, Earl of Avon, 1897–1977, British statesman: prime minister 1955–57.

Eden

¹

/ iːˈdɛnɪk, ˈiːdən /

noun

1. Also called: Garden of Eden. Old Testament the garden in which Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation

2. a delightful place, region, dwelling, etc; paradise

3. a state of great delight, happiness, or contentment; bliss

Eden

²

/ ˈiːdən /

noun

1. Sir ( Robert ) Anthony, Earl of Avon. 1897–1977, British Conservative statesman; foreign secretary (1935–38; 1940–45; 1951–55) and prime minister (1955–57). He resigned after the controversy caused by the occupation of the Suez Canal zone by British and French forces (1956)

Other Word Forms

• Edenic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eden¹

First recorded in 1200–50; from Hebrew ʿēdhen “plain, steppe,” from Akkadian edin(n)u “plain,” from Sumerian eden “plain, steppe,” and homonymous with the unrelated Hebrew word for “delight, pleasure”; Aden ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eden¹

C14: from Late Latin, from Hebrew `ēdhen place of pleasure

Example Sentences

The visitors stunned India in a low-scoring first Test at Kolkata's Eden Gardens to extend their fine run after being crowned World Test champions in June.

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Chasing 124 for victory on day three, India faltered in their chase to be bowled out for 93 in the second session at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

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India lost regular wickets to survive just 62.2 overs in response to South Africa's first innings total of 159 on a tricky pitch to bat at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

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India lost regular wickets to survive just 62.2 overs in response to South Africa's first innings total of 159 on a tricky pitch to bat at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

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Reigning world Test champions South Africa come fresh from a 1-1 draw in Pakistan and begin the two-match series at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

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