walden

/ˈwɔldən/

Definitions

1. noun

A small wooded area, especially one in a town or city.

“The community park has a walden in the center where residents can relax.”

2. proper noun

A famous American writer Henry David Thoreau’s book, ‘Walden; or, Life in the Woods’, an account of his experiment in simple living.

“Thoreau’s book ‘Walden’ reflects his personal experiences in a cabin near Walden Pond.”

3. proper noun

A 62-acre pond in Concord, Massachusetts, associated with Henry David Thoreau.

“Walden Pond was the site of Thoreau’s famous experiment in simple living.”

Synonyms

  • small forest
  • woodland

Antonyms

  • deserted land
  • urban area