English · Word Candidate

heavens

/ˈhɛvənz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.

Noun

Examples

For what obſcured light the heauens did grant,[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.

Interjection

Examples

“Heavens!” exclaimed Nina, “the blue-stocking and the fogy!—and yours are pale blue, Eileen!—you’re about as self-conscious as Drina—slumping there with your hair tumbling à la Mérode! Oh, it's very picturesque, of course, but a straight spine and good grooming is better.[…]”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “heavens” mean?

The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.

Is “heavens” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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