the heavens

plural noun

: the sky

the brightest star in the heavens

Note: When the heavens open (up) it means it starts to rain.

The game had to be stopped when the heavens opened up.

Examples of the heavens in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether a second season shifts into the heavens to rocket off on an outer space trajectory for a follow-up season is yet to be seen. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Somewhere in the heavens, these beloved instruments have formed a glorious orchestra—a cosmic symphony where every lost voice is restored. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Somewhere in the heavens, these beloved instruments have formed a glorious orchestra — a cosmic symphony where every lost voice is restored. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

Its ancient center was built in the mid-1700s in an auspicious location chosen for its proximity to points on land and in the heavens. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the heavens

• devons
• leavens
• levins
• sevens