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

Slang Meanings

Heavenly
That chocolate cake was absolutely heavenly!
Heaven-sent
Your help was heaven-sent during this crisis.