Definition of welkinnext
as in sky
the expanse of air surrounding the earth the movie has been so overhyped that one half expects its opening to be accompanied by the proverbial ringing of the welkin

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  • Residents fled as ash fell and smoke darkened the sky, many leaving with little notice as flames approached homes and neighborhoods.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • With a heaping helping of Western style (and an even bigger patio) Far Out creates an inviting, casual-cool environment that encourages another round of stories (and cocktails) under the Texas sky.
    Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Welkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welkin. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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