heaven

noun

heav·en | \ ˈhe-vən

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 dies

b : a spiritual state of everlasting communion with God

3 capitalized : god sense 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 mind entry 1 sense 8) is manifest

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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 on the Web

For cocktails in a myriad of fruity flavors, Oasis Swim-Up Bar is holiday heaven, and for those who like to test Lady Luck, Latitude Bar is outfitted with slot machines. — Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, "After Hurricane Irma, St. Martin resorts have rebuilt to become bigger and better," 2 July 2019 However, when a flawed precedent falls, this is hardly equivalent to the heavens falling. — George Will, Twin Cities, "George Will: Let flawed court precedent fall," 28 June 2019 But during the drive to our building the heavens opened once more. — Richard Brookhiser, National Review, "Weather Trends," 20 June 2019 The heavens put on a show for crowds in Chile Tuesday as the region experienced its first solar eclipse since 1592. — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, "Photos: Rare solar eclipse delights crowds in Chile, South America," 3 July 2019 The cabana-style rooms are my favorite, each one is uniquely decorated but equally amazing—and the Saint Tropez beds are pure heaven. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Vogue’s Official Guide to the Hamptons," 3 July 2019 Many telescopes, in space and on the ground, are staring at the heavens in search of exoplanets silhouetted against the bright faces of their stars. — Simon J. Lock, Scientific American, "When Earth and the Moon Were One," 2 July 2019 After a night of gazing at the heavens and then slumbering under the stars, wake the next morning as the wildlife — elephants, giraffes, maybe big cats — gather at the river to begin their day anew. — Mary Ann Anderson, Dallas News, "Kenya's star beds offer a feast for the senses," 2 July 2019 The skies opened and her father declared the family protected by the heavens. — Veronica Chambers, New York Times, "Viewfinders: 10 Y.A. Novelists Spin Fiction From Vintage Photos," 28 June 2019

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