earthen — made of earth or clay, especially baked clay
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made of earth or clay, especially baked clay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrθən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother stored kimchi in a huge earthen jar buried in the backyard.
- The archaeologist was thrilled to discover an intact earthen vessel from 2000 years ago.
- The earthen floor was so bumpy that the robot vacuum got confused and started dancing.
earthen
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɜːrθən/]
made of earth or clay, especially baked clay
Made of baked clay
The heathen kneels at earthen shrine, as shadows lengthen, souls align
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'eorthe' meaning 'earth' or 'ground', with the addition of the suffix '-en' to form an adjective meaning 'made of earth'. The word developed to describe objects and materials composed of soil or clay, following the same pattern as 'wooden' (made of wood).
Breakdown
earth (soil, ground) + -en (suffix forming adjectives indicating material or composition). The suffix '-en' transforms the noun into an adjective denoting objects made from or composed of the base material.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother stored kimchi in a huge earthen jar buried in the backyard.”
“The archaeologist was thrilled to discover an intact earthen vessel from 2000 years ago.”
“The earthen floor was so bumpy that the robot vacuum got confused and started dancing.”
“She preferred drinking water from an earthen pot because it tasted fresher than from plastic bottles.”
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