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sky
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1
noun
The
region
of
the
atmosphere
and
outer
space
seen
from
the
earth
,
appearing
as
a
vast
blue
expanse
during
the
day
and
filled
with
stars
at
night
.
The
sky
was
clear
and
blue
,
perfect
for
a
picnic
.
At
night
,
the
sky
was
dotted
with
countless
stars
.
The
airplane
soared
high
into
the
sky
.
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noun
The
weather
or
climate
as
it
appears
in
the
sky
,
often
used
in
the
plural
form
'
skies'
.
The
skies
were
overcast
,
threatening
rain
.
Sunny
skies
are
expected
tomorrow
.
The
skies
cleared
up
after
the
storm
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old Norse
Original word
skӯ
Originally meant
cloud, sky
Background
The word 'sky' comes from the Old Norse word 'skӯ', which meant 'cloud'. It was adopted into English in the Middle Ages, replacing the Old English word 'heofon', which meant 'heaven'.