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heaven

noun
heav·​en | \ ˈhe-vÉ™n How to pronounce heaven (audio) \

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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Recent Examples on the Web

In the 24/7 division, there are no rules, and that sounds like heaven for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. SI.com, "6 Footballers Who Could Win the WWE 24/7 Title," 10 Sep. 2019 Though astronomers have long expected such binary systems to exist, they’ve never been seen by telescopes scanning the heavens for different wavelengths of light. Michael Greshko, National Geographic, "Astronomers probably just saw a black hole swallow a dead star," 16 Aug. 2019 All of the technology that was in the original structure — flying buttresses and the vaulted ceilings — was ultimately to bring people as closer to the idea of God and the heavens as possible with architecture. Amy Gunia / Hong Kong, Time, "12 Questions for Tim Kobe, the Apple Store Designer Who Wants to Rebuild Notre Dame With Glass," 24 July 2019 The museum is a floor-to-ceiling superhero heaven that includes the original Batman costume from the 1960s TV show to first-edition comic books to movie props. Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "The world's only superhero museum sits (but not for long) in an Indiana backyard," 22 July 2019 Gloria Rutty Berner ascended the stairway to heaven to rejoin her beloved parents on June 29, 2019 after a yearlong courageous battle against glioblastoma. courant.com, "Gloria Rutty Berner," 10 July 2019 The picturesque views, cobblestone streets, and non-stop servings of pasta and wine felt like a slice of heaven on earth. Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "Beauty," 11 June 2019 Football is starting back this weekend with high school games across the state and the weather, thank the heavens, is finally supposed to start cooling off on Friday. Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, "Alabama’s greatest generation has come of age," 23 Aug. 2019 According to news reports, Barr has demanded updates every three hours on progress in the investigation of an event that reeks to high heaven. David Von Drehle, Twin Cities, "David Von Drehle: Keep investigating Jeffrey Epstein," 15 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of heaven

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for heaven

Middle English heven, from Old English heofon; akin to Old High German himil heaven

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heaven

noun

English Language Learners Definition of heaven

: the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions
: something that is very pleasant or good
: the sky

heaven

noun
heav·​en | \ ˈhe-vÉ™n How to pronounce heaven (audio) \

Kids Definition of heaven

1 : sky sense 1 usually used in pl. stars in the heavens
2 often capitalized : a place where good people are believed in some religions to be rewarded with eternal life after death
3 capitalized : god sense 1 Thank Heaven you're all right.
4 : a place or condition of complete happiness To finally sleep in my own bed was heaven.

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