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”; see Aden ( def. )

Example Sentences

Finding a late-inning Eden in Africa was just one of the ironies that marked a remarkable life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Kelly Eden, the writer who first pulled me into this world, worked alone for over a decade before she found these groups.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

"This incident not only left him seriously injured in hospital but had a huge impact on the residents and the community of Eden Street and the surrounding area."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Eden kicks things off by announcing, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is Ballet Reign.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"I have no access to Eden, although I'm sure he's still alive. John is doing as well as can be expected."

From "Legend" by Marie Lu