laden

American  

[leyd-n] / ˈleɪd n /

adjective

1. burdened; loaded down.

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verb (used with object)

1. to lade.

laden British  

/ ˈleɪdən /

verb

1. a past participle of lade 1

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adjective

1. weighed down with a load; loaded

2. encumbered; burdened

Other Word Forms

• unladen adjective

Etymology

Origin of laden

First recorded in 1585–95; lade + -en ³, -en ¹

Example Sentences

Similar to the way Lamar’s performance was laden with symbolism about Black history, life and death under the American police state, Bad Bunny placed cultural tributes in plain sight.

From Salon

Laura was setting down two plates on the coffee table, each one laden with chocolate chip pancakes, a bowl of strawberries, and a floof of whipped cream.

From Literature

A battered canoe arrived at the waterfront laden with jerricans, sacks, ice chests, and boxes, and a man jumped out.

From Literature

In the lo‘i the leaves of the taro shimmer a deep emerald. The ‘ōhi‘a trees are filled with exploding red blossoms, and the ‘ōhelo bushes are laden with juicy berries.

From Literature

With both ships laden with flammable cargo, the danger in the event of a collision was obvious, the court was told.

From BBC