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Definition sky in British English

sky noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/skaɪ/

▪ cloudy, dark, dull, gloomy, grey, leaden, lowering, overcast

1

the space above the earth that you see when you look up into the air

Example

At noon the sun is directly above us in the sky.

Example

Air pollution is clearly visible in the skies over the city.

Example

a clear blue sky

Example

The night sky was filled with stars.

Example

a patch of blue sky among the clouds

1.1

used for talking about the weather

Example

Tomorrow we expect clear skies in the morning, with rain in the afternoon.

Synonyms and related words
the weather climate spell
2

to praise someone very strongly

Definition sky in British English