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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old Norse |
| Origin: | 'cloud' |
1DN [singular, uncountable] the space above the earth where clouds and the sun and stars appear : 
The sky grew dark, and a cold rain began to fall.A shooting star sped across the sky.
The sky grew dark, and a cold rain began to fall.A shooting star sped across the sky.2 a word meaning 'sky', used especially when describing the weather or what the sky looks like in a place : a land of blue skies and warm sunshine The skies were overcast, and it was chilly and damp.
skies
[plural]a land of blue skies and warm sunshineThe skies were overcast, and it was chilly and damp.3 used to say that there is no limit to what someone can achieve, spend, win etc : Francis believes the sky's the limit for the young goalkeeper.
the sky's the limit
spokenFrancis believes the sky's the limit for the young goalkeeper.