Eden

¹ American  

[eed-n] / ˈid 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.

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Eden ² American  

[eed-n] / ˈid n /

noun

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

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Eden ¹ British  

/ 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

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Eden ² British  

/ 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)

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Other Word Forms

• Edenic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Eden

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. )

Example Sentences

By contrast, Bienvenu conceived of Arco’s elevated platform world as a transcendent Eden.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, we have Eden here in my son’s backyard.”

From Los Angeles Times

It will include comedy, live art, installations, the illuminated wonderland of Lost Eden, Kids Calling, parties, talks, films and parades.

From BBC

Mark Friedman is the chief executive of the Eden Health District.

From Los Angeles Times

When saving an imperiled Eden means sacrificing one species to protect dozens more, there are no easy answers.

From The Wall Street Journal