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Definition of heaven
1 : the expanse of space that seems to be over the earth like a dome : firmament —usually used in plural the brightest star in the heavens
2a often capitalized : the dwelling place of the Deity and the blessed dead hopes to go to Heaven when she diesb : a spiritual state of everlasting communion with God
3 capitalized : god 1 Heaven help us.
4 : a place or condition of utmost happiness : something that is very pleasant or enjoyable Our week at the spa was sheer heaven.
5 Christian Science : a state of thought in which sin is absent and the harmony of divine Mind (see 1mind 8) is manifest
From the M-W Editors
Examples of heaven in a Sentence
She prayed to God in Heaven.
He hopes to go to Heaven when he dies.
Our baby is a gift from heaven.
the brightest star in the heavens
Recent Examples of heaven from the Web
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So even the heavens are celebrating this morning, joining the rest of us at this wonderful commencement ceremony.
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Everyone was spinning, arms wide toward the heavens (a.k.a.
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Physicists may have to content themselves with the indirect and uncertain mass estimates that come from the heavens.
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A tower that points to the heavens stands between the two figures.
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Above me, in the dim vault of the heavens, shone an incomprehensible object.
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During such times, the city's populace gathered at the observatory to watch as their king appeared to command the heavens.
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Some of the new options call for lawns that require little watering beyond what the heavens provide in rain.
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We are blessed to live in barbecue heaven with many good restaurants ready to do the work for us.
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Origin and Etymology of heaven
Middle English heven, from Old English heofon; akin to Old High German himil heaven
Other Christian Religious Terms
HEAVEN Defined for English Language Learners
heaven
playDefinition of heaven for English Language Learners
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: the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions
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: something that is very pleasant or good
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the heavens : the sky
HEAVEN Defined for Kids
heaven
playDefinition of heaven for Students
1 : sky 1 —usually used in pl. stars in the heavens
2 often cap : a place where good people are believed in some religions to be rewarded with eternal life after death
3 cap : god 1 Thank Heaven you're all right.
4 : a place or condition of complete happiness To finally sleep in my own bed was heaven.
Learn More about heaven
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