heavens
n. C / Un. 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.
The stars shine brightly in the heavens tonight.
Ancient astronomers spent their lives mapping the movement of the planets across the heavens.
The poet gazed toward the heavens, seeking inspiration from the vast, silent void that stretched beyond the reach of human understanding.
Usually appears in the plural form ('the heavens') when referring to the sky or space; often capitalised when referring specifically to a religious paradise.