midden Meaning & Definition
/ˈmɪdən/
What Does Midden Mean?
Midden is used as a noun meaning A dung heap. It can also mean A refuse heap usually near a dwelling.
Word Facts for Midden
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɪdən/ |
| Synonyms | dunghill, muckhill and kitchen midden |
| Plural | middens |
Midden Definition (Noun)
- A dung heap.
- A refuse heap usually near a dwelling.
- An accumulation, deposit, or soil derived from occupation debris, rubbish, or other by-products of human activity, such as bone, shell, ash, or decayed organic materials; or a pile or mound of such materials, often prehistoric.
- A shelter made of vegetation and other materials by packrats.
- An accumulation of dried urine and fecal deposits made by hyraxes.
Synonyms of Midden
Midden synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
midden (plural middens)
Words That Rhyme With Midden
Origin of Midden
From Middle English midding, myddyng, from Old Danish mykdyngja, (a compound of Old Norse myk, myki (“muck, manure”) and dyngja (“dung, dungpile”)), whence also Danish møgdynge and mødding, Norwegian mødding, dialectal Swedish mödding.
Common Questions About Midden
What part of speech is midden?
Midden is a noun.
What is another word for midden?
Close synonyms of midden are dunghill, muckhill and kitchen midden. See the full list of midden synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of midden?
The plural of midden is middens.