plural skies
1
: the upper atmosphere or expanse of space that constitutes an apparent great vault or arch over the earth
2
3
a
: weather in the upper atmosphere
b
: climate
temperate English skies—
G. G. Coulton
G. G. Coulton
skied or skyed; skying
1
chiefly British
: to throw or toss up : flip
2
: to hang (something, such as a painting) above the line of vision
3
: to hit (a ball) high into the air
: to jump high
sky for a rebound
Examples of sky in a Sentence
Noun
There wasn't a cloud in the sky.
Dark clouds moved quickly across the sky.
Hailstones suddenly fell out of the sky.
The sun was high in the sky.
The forecast is for sunny skies tomorrow.
a patch of blue sky
Recent Examples on the WebKatie Lockhart, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Stormy Mother’s Day possible Mother’s Day will start well, with mostly sunny skies expected.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
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Noun
Although skies can look downright apocalyptic during this time, as the smoke peters out in April, a must-experience cultural festival happens throughout Thailand: Songkran, a.k.a.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Stormy Mother’s Day possible Mother’s Day will start well, with mostly sunny skies expected.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
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“Sky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sky. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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