noun pl. skies
- the upper atmosphere, esp. with reference to its appearance: blue skies, a cloudy sky
- the expanse of the heavens that forms an apparent arch over the earth; firmament
- heaven, or the celestial regions
- climate or weather: the balmy southern sky
Origin:
ME < ON, a cloud, akin to OE sceo, a cloud, OHG scuwo, shadow < IE base *(s)keu-, a cloud, OHG scuwo, shadow < IE base *(s)keu-, to cover, hide > hide, L cutis, skin, Gr skytos, leather
transitive verb skied or skyed, skying
- to hit, throw, shoot, etc. high in the air
- to hang (a picture) so high on a wall that it is not easily viewed