firmament

noun
UK: /ˈfɜː.mʌ.mənt/
US: /ˈfɝː.mə.mənt/

  1. The sky, viewed poetically as a solid arch or vault.

    1. Stars twinkled in the night firmament.
    2. The vast firmament stretched above us, filled with countless stars, planets, and galaxies.

  2. A sphere or world viewed as a collection of things, especially in a particular field or profession.

    1. She's a rising star in the Hollywood firmament.
    2. His influence on the intellectual firmament was considerable and remains relevant today.

Synonyms

cosmos celestial sphere atmosphere space sky

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "firmament" in English means: The sky, viewed poetically as a solid arch or vault., A sphere or world viewed as a collection of things, especially in a particular field or profession..

The phonetic transcription of "firmament" is /ˈfɜː.mʌ.mənt/ in British English and /ˈfɝː.mə.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "firmament": cosmos, celestial sphere, atmosphere, space, sky.

Example usage of "firmament": "Stars twinkled in the night firmament.". More examples on the page.