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

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But then there’s also somewhere like the Post Ranch Inn in California, which is heaven on earth. — Francesca Babb, Condé Nast Traveler, "Actress Rosamund Pike on the One Item She Always Takes from Hotel Rooms," 19 Dec. 2018 Tips of skyscrapers extended high into the heavens. — Tara Knight, The Root, "Beyond the Blue," 13 May 2018 And this isn’t just about reaching into the heavens. — Shelby Fleig, USA TODAY, "SpaceX to build new Mars-bound Falcon rocket in Los Angeles," 17 Apr. 2018 So thank heavens Miami city commissioners agreed rather than simply open their wallets like their predecessors did for Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria. — Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hyde: MLS proposal is short on details, long on questions | Commentary," 13 July 2018 Nearly every society has at some point venerated the tree as a symbol of fertility and rebirth, or as a living link between the heavens, the earth and the underworld. — Amanda Foreman, WSJ, "Trees of Life and Wonder," 13 Dec. 2018 In the hot and sultry northwest corner of Louisiana, near the small town of Keithville, is Chimp Haven, 200 acres of salvation and a little bit of heaven for more than 250 chimpanzees. — Rick Kogan, chicagotribune.com, "Lincoln Park Zoo partners with Chimp Haven — a place where chimps can get out of their lab cages and live free," 21 June 2018 Streetlights, signs and billboards interfere with the view of the heavens and with nocturnal animals whose cycles are disrupted, the astronomers say. — Steve Rubenstein, San Francisco Chronicle, "Salesforce Tower light show loses out to the SF fog," 22 May 2018 On Sunday, May 13, at 4 p.m., the Wellesley Choral Society presents the world premiere of a choral song cycle by musical director Edward Whalen about the beauty, grandeur and wonder of the heavens written for chorus and orchestra. — Nancy Shohet West, BostonGlobe.com, "Have fun for a good cause," 2 May 2018

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