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Walden

Walden (name) means an English surname and place name, also the title of a Henry David Thoreau essay set at Walden Pond. Example: “She read Thoreau's "Walden" during her summer holiday.”

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An English surname and place name, also the title of a Henry David Thoreau essay set at Walden Pond.
"She read Thoreau's "Walden" during her summer holiday."
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Etymology

From Old English walh (“Welshman”), genitive plural wala + denu (“valley”).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Walden” mean?

The word “Walden” means an English surname and place name, also the title of a Henry David Thoreau essay set at Walden Pond.

How do you use “Walden” in a sentence?

Here is “Walden” used in a sentence: “She read Thoreau's "Walden" during her summer holiday.”

What part of speech is “Walden”?

“Walden” is a name.

Is “Walden” a common word?

“Walden” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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