midden

[US]/'mɪd(ə)n/
[UK]/ˈmɪdn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. garbage heap, rubbish pile, refuse bin

Phrases & Collocations

ancient midden site

prehistoric midden

archaeological midden

shell midden

Example Sentences

Better marry/wed over the midden than over the moor.

Het station richt zich op Noord-, Midden- en Oost-Nederland.

archaeologists found ancient artifacts in the midden.

the midden was filled with discarded shells and bones.

the midden attracted scavenging animals looking for food.

the midden emitted a foul odor due to decomposition.

the villagers disposed of their waste in the communal midden.

the midden provided valuable insights into the daily lives of ancient civilizations.

the midden was a treasure trove for historians studying past societies.

over time, the midden accumulated layers of discarded items.

the midden was a dumping ground for household waste in the medieval town.

the midden was carefully excavated to preserve the artifacts within.

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