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The definition of heaven is the sky and the universe as seen from Earth, or for Christians, the place where God, divine beings and saved souls live.

(noun)

An example of heaven is where God, Jesus and the angels live.
An example of heaven is the stars.

See heaven in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the space surrounding or seeming to overarch the earth, in which the sun, moon, and stars appear; visible sky; firmament: in pl., used with the
Theol.
1. a state or place of complete happiness or perfect rest, attained by the good after death; specif. esp., in Christian theology, the state or place of perfect union with God and so of eternal life and supreme happiness, attained by the elect after death
2. popularly the abode of God, his angels, and the blessed
3. those in heaven
4. the powers of heaven; also, God: Heaven help you!
1. any place of great beauty and pleasure
2. a state of great happiness

Origin: ME heven < OE heofon < IE base *em-, to cover (> LL camisia, shirt): akin to OHG himil and to OS hevan, ON, himinn (dat. hifne), with -fn, -v-n < -mn by dissimilation

See heaven in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The sky or universe as seen from the earth; the firmament. Often used in the plural.
Christianity
a. often Heaven The abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation.
b. An eternal state of communion with God; everlasting bliss.
Any of the places in or beyond the sky conceived of as domains of divine beings in various religions.
a. Heaven God: Heaven help you!
b. heavens Used in various phrases to express surprise: Good heavens!
The celestial powers; the gods. Often used in the plural: The heavens favored the young prince.
A condition or place of great happiness, delight, or pleasure: The lake was heaven.