sky

• Der Raum über der Erde, den man als blauen Bogen oder Kuppel sieht; auch der Bereich, in dem sich Wolken, Sonne, Mond und Sterne befinden. Im weiteren Sinn bezeichnet es den Himmel als Sitz göttlicher Mächte.

A noun referring to the upper atmosphere or expanse of space above the earth, typically seen as a blue dome during the day.

1. The upper atmosphereA1formal

   The region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.

   Himmel

   • The sky is blue on a clear day.
   • Birds are flying high in the sky.
   • The sky turned dark before the storm.

   Synonymeatmosphereazureblueempyreanfirmamentwelkin

   Antonymeearthfloorground

2. Weather or climateA2informal

   The appearance of the upper atmosphere as an indicator of weather conditions.

   Himmel (Wetter)

   • Look at that cloudy sky; it might rain soon.
   • The sky was clear and sunny all day.
   • A red sky at night is a sailor's delight.

   Synonymeclimateweather