Heaven

/ˈhɛv.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels and of the good after death, often depicted as a place of peace and joy.

She believes that her grandmother is now in heaven, watching over her.

The sky or the universe as a whole.

The stars in heaven shone brightly on that clear night.

A state of great happiness or bliss.

Winning the championship felt like a slice of heaven for the whole team.

Etymology

Old English 'heofon', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ' hemel' and German 'Himmel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heaven on earth

A state of great happiness or bliss.

the heavens

The sky or the universe, often used to refer to a divine realm.

heavens above

An exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief.

Related Words

angel

A spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God.

paradise

An ideal or idyllic place or state.

eternity

The state of existing outside of time; infinite time.

Slang Meanings

Heavenly

That chocolate cake was absolutely heavenly!

Heaven-sent

Your help was heaven-sent during this crisis.