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

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

The non-greasy formula blends three different peptides to firm, rejuvenate, and minimize texture, while leaving skin bouncy and hydrated to the heavens. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026

Pablo belatedly rose from the turf and looked towards the heavens. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Look, says everyone, at the movement of the heavens, look at the public, look at that man’s quarrel, at this man’s pulse, at another man’s will; in short, always look high or low, or to one side, or in front, or behind you. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the heavens

• devons
• leavens
• levins
• sevens