Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Earthen /(ẽrth"'n)/ · Earth·en · IPA /ˈɝθən/ 01 a. Made of earth; made of burnt or baked clay, or other like substances; as, an earthen vessel or pipe. 1. Made of earth; made of burnt or baked clay, or other like substances; as, an earthen vessel or pipe.