the universe

noun

: all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

Examples of the universe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But the distribution of gold, which is heavier than iron, throughout the universe has posed a mystery to astrophysicists. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 May 2025 Ison also emphasizes the importance of trusting the universe. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025 In 1983, the Infrared Astronomy Satellite surveyed the universe for a year. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 May 2025 They’re also linked to a cosmic authority called the Galactic Federation that monitors these types of special beings around the universe. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for the universe

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20universe. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!