sky — the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /skaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My girlfriend said she'd love me until the sky falls down.
- The sky is the limit when you have unlimited data.
- I love watching the stars in the night sky.
sky
NOUN[/skaɪ/]
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'sky' derives from Old Norse 'ský', meaning 'cloud'. Vikings navigating at sea adopted this term to describe the heavens above, eventually extending its meaning to encompass the entire expanse of the atmosphere and celestial realm.
Breakdown
Old Norse 'ský' (cloud) → Middle English 'sky' → Modern English 'sky'. The original sense of 'cloud' broadened to mean the visible atmosphere and vault of heaven.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My girlfriend said she'd love me until the sky falls down.”
“The sky is the limit when you have unlimited data.”
“I love watching the stars in the night sky.”
“The airplane disappeared into the cloudy sky.”
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