How to use Sky in a sentence? Understand with Examples
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By Muazma Batool & Muneeza Rehman — Updated on September 28, 2023
Sky means the expanse of air over the Earth where clouds, birds, and airplanes can be seen. e.g., The sky turned a brilliant shade of orange at sunset.
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Sky Example Sentences
We watched as the sky grew darker.
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Delilah
Aug 23, 2023
Birds flew high in the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The sun disappeared below the sky.
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Aaliyah
Aug 23, 2023
The moon and stars decorated the night sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The sky was clear and full of stars.
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Muneeza Rehman
Aug 23, 2023
The airplane left a trail across the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Look up at the sky and make a wish.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Rainbows appear when sunlight meets rain in the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The balloon floated higher and higher into the sky.
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Adrian
Aug 23, 2023
The kite danced gracefully in the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The sky often reflects our moods with its colors.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
At dawn, the sky was painted in soft pinks and purples.
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Joshua
Aug 23, 2023
I love to lie on the grass and watch the sky.
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Jaxson
Aug 23, 2023
He painted the sky with shades of blue and white.
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Adam
Aug 23, 2023
The fireworks exploded, illuminating the night sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
When the thunder roared, the sky lit up with lightning.
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Jaxson
Aug 23, 2023
The sky seemed endless as they traveled across the desert.
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Joshua
Aug 23, 2023
She loves to photograph the changing colors of the sky.
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Adam
Aug 23, 2023
Clouds drifted lazily across the summer sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The sky mirrored the vastness of the ocean below.
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Joshua
Aug 23, 2023
A comet streaked across the sky, leaving everyone in awe.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
As the storm approached, the sky became ominously dark.
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Delilah
Aug 23, 2023
The sky looked like a vast canvas waiting to be painted.
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Emery
Aug 23, 2023
Meteorologists study the sky to predict the weather.
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Aurora
Aug 23, 2023
Children often imagine shapes in the fluffy clouds in the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The sky was dotted with birds migrating south for the winter.
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Adam
Aug 23, 2023
He tried to capture the beauty of the sky in his poetry.
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Adrian
Aug 23, 2023
She gazed at the sky, lost in thought.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
When the wind picked up, the sky was filled with blowing leaves.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The evening sky was a palette of warm colors.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Helicopters buzzed loudly, making their way across the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The planet Venus is often visible in the evening sky as a bright point of light.
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Emery
Aug 23, 2023
The sky above the mountain was crystal clear.
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Zoe
Aug 23, 2023
The sky turned gray as clouds gathered.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Every evening, he would gaze at the sky, hoping for a shooting star.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
She dreamed of flying through the sky like a bird.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The sky is vast and endless.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
During the day, the sky is blue because of the way Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight.
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Jaxson
Aug 23, 2023
The eagle soared majestically against the backdrop of the sky.
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Joshua
Aug 23, 2023
At twilight, the sky takes on a magical hue.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Every morning, she would watch the sun rise, painting the sky in gold.
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Aaliyah
Aug 23, 2023
The sky holds many mysteries that scientists are still trying to unravel.
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Joshua
Aug 23, 2023
The sky is a constant source of inspiration for artists.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The sky seemed to stretch on forever, a symbol of endless possibilities.
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Aurora
Aug 23, 2023
The pilot navigated the small plane through the vast sky.
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Aaliyah
Aug 23, 2023
As night fell, the sky was studded with countless stars.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Clouds cast shadows on the ground as they moved across the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The city skyline looked magnificent against the backdrop of the evening sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
He could see the distant mountains touching the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
The sky was a serene blanket of blue above the bustling city.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Sky Definitions
The upper atmosphere as seen from outer space.
Satellites orbit Earth high in the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Sep 28, 2023
A particular state of atmospheric conditions.
The morning sky promised a rainy day.
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Muazma Batool
Sep 28, 2023
Idioms & Phrases with Sky
Sky-high
This means extremely high or elevated.
The prices at that store are sky-high!
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Out of a clear blue sky
This means something happens unexpectedly.
He quit his job out of a clear blue sky.
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Jaxson
Aug 23, 2023
Pie in the sky
This refers to something that is very unlikely to happen or is unrealistic.
His plans for a new business seemed like pie in the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Sky's the limit
This means that there are no limits and anything is possible.
For her, with her talent and determination, the sky's the limit.
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Muneeza Rehman
Aug 23, 2023
Fall from the sky
This means to arrive unexpectedly or without warning.
Opportunities don't just fall from the sky; you have to work for them.
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Emery
Aug 23, 2023
Sky-blue-pink
Describes something fanciful or not real.
She joked that she wanted a unicorn that's sky-blue-pink.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Thank your lucky stars and sky
To be very grateful for good fortune.
After surviving the accident, he thanked his lucky stars and sky.
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Zoe
Aug 23, 2023
Have stars in one's sky
To have a good, promising future.
With his dedication, he has stars in his sky.
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Adrian
Aug 23, 2023
Under the same sky
Means that no matter how far apart people are, they're still connected in some way.
Though miles apart, they knew they were still under the same sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Reach for the sky
To aim high and strive for success.
She always taught her children to reach for the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Sky Frequently Asked Questions
What is the plural of "sky"?
The word "sky" is typically uncountable, so it doesn't have a regular plural form. However, in some contexts, "skies" can be used, as in "the skies are clear."
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Is "sky" a noun?
Yes, "sky" is primarily used as a noun to describe the expanse of air over the Earth.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Why is the sky blue?
The sky appears blue to us because of a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering. As sunlight passes through the Earth's atmosphere, blue light is scattered more than other colors because it travels in shorter, smaller waves.
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Jaxson
Aug 23, 2023
Can "sky" be used as a verb?
Yes, in certain contexts, "sky" can be used as a verb. For example, in basketball, one might say a player "skied" to make a dunk, meaning they jumped very high.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
What is the origin of the word "sky"?
The word "sky" originates from the Old Norse word "ský," which means "cloud." Over time, it evolved in the English language to represent the entire expanse above us.
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Muneeza Rehman
Aug 23, 2023
How has the word "sky" evolved in literature?
Throughout literature, the sky has often been used as a symbol for vastness, the divine, or the unknown. Its representation has evolved based on cultural, religious, and scientific understandings.
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Joshua
Aug 23, 2023
Which other languages have similar words for "sky"?
Many languages have their words for "sky." For example, the Spanish "cielo" or German "Himmel" both refer to the sky.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Can "sky" be used figuratively?
Yes, "sky" can be used figuratively in expressions like "the sky's the limit" to indicate limitless possibilities.
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Cameron
Aug 23, 2023
Is "sky" related to "heaven" in meaning?
While "sky" refers to the physical expanse above us, "heaven" often has spiritual connotations, representing a paradise or afterlife. In some contexts, they can be used interchangeably.
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Muazma Batool
Aug 23, 2023
Can "sky" be used to describe emotions or feelings?
Yes, descriptions of the sky, such as "stormy skies" or "clear blue sky," are often used metaphorically to depict emotions or the atmosphere of a situation.
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Cameron
Aug 23, 2023
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