the universe

noun
UK: /ðə ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/
US: /ðə ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

  1. All of space and everything in it, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all forms of matter and energy.

    1. The universe is very big. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are constantly exploring the universe to understand its origins and future. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular area of experience or thought.

    1. His world is the universe of art. [ ] [ ]
    2. The internet has opened up a whole universe of possibilities for learning and communication. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cosmos macrocosm world creation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the universe" in English means: All of space and everything in it, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all forms of matter and energy., A particular area of experience or thought..

The phonetic transcription of "the universe" is /ðə ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/ in British English and /ðə ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the universe": cosmos, macrocosm, world, creation.

Example usage of "the universe": "The universe is very big.". More examples on the page.