Arden

American  

[ahr-dn] / ˈɑr dn /

noun

1. Elizabeth, 1891–1966, U.S. cosmetician, born in Canada.

2. Forest of Arden, a forest district in central England, in northern Warwickshire: scene of Shakespeare's As You Like It.

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Arden ¹ British  

/ ˈɑːdən /

noun

1. a region of N Warwickshire, part of a former forest: scene of Shakespeare's As You Like It

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Arden ² British  

/ ˈɑːdən /

noun

1. John. (1930–2012) British dramatist and novelist. His plays include Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (1959) and The Workhouse Donkey (1963); novels include Silence Among the Weapons (1982): he often works in collaboration with his wife Margaretta D'Arcy

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Example Sentences

Arden Strategies, owned by MP turned lobbyist Jim Murphy, is hosting a "Future of Tech Summit" in London in July claiming attendees will be able to watch a "fireside chat" with Science Secretary Liz Kendall.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Murphy, a former minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, founded Arden Strategies shortly after losing his parliamentary seat in 2015.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

But the director, Michael Arden, who won his second directing Tony for “Maybe Happy Ending,” cannot keep the musical from stalling as various ancillary characters weave in and out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Authorities detained two members of a 44-person crew from Oregon-based contractors, Table Rock Forestry Inc. and ASI Arden Solutions Inc., after verifying the identities of all crew members.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2025

Bill Arden could have been his brother’s twin, right down to the friendly twinkle in his deep-brown eyes.

From "George" by Alex Gino