Milky Way

noun

1

: a broad luminous irregular band of light that stretches completely around the celestial sphere and is caused by the light of myriads of faint stars

2

: milky way galaxy

Examples of Milky Way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For true gemstone sparkle, Apres Milky Way Galaxy and CND Midnight Swim offer a shimmery finish. — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

The following decade saw the emergence of the Baby Ruth, Chuckles, Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, the Mounds bar, and the malty Milky Way bar, always a favorite of mine and the first of many signal achievements of the Mars family. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Hubble is specifically looking to survey satellite galaxies that lie near host galaxies similar to our own Milky Way. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Marina falls in love with Greek shipowner Yannis, played by Andreas Konstantinou (Milky Way), and joins him in starting a new life on the idyllic island of Syros. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Milky Way

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

Milky Way

noun

1

: a broad band of light that stretches across the sky and is caused by the light of a very great number of faint stars

2

: milky way galaxy