ENGLISH
REFERENCE

heavens

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɛvənz// UK //hˈɛvənz// heav·ens Archaic

n. the sky or the space above the Earth where the stars and planets are. In many religions, it is also the place where God or gods live.

n. the expanse of the sky or the celestial realm surrounding the Earth. Often used in plural form to refer to the dwelling place of the divine or as a literary synonym for the firmament.


SIMPLE

The stars shine brightly in the heavens tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

Ancient astronomers spent their lives mapping the movement of the planets across the heavens.

COMPLEX

The poet gazed toward the heavens, seeking inspiration from the vast, silent void that stretched beyond the reach of human understanding.

Synonyms
Antonyms
Usage

Usually appears in the plural form ('the heavens') when referring to the sky or space; often capitalised when referring specifically to a religious paradise.

Idioms1 entry

© 2026 English Reference