firmament
6 synonyms for firmament, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The sky, especially thought of as a vast dome or vault overhead.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use firmament
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stars in the firmament
literary firmament
Formal and literary; rarely used in everyday speech.
Etymology
From Latin firmamentum ("support, sky"), used in the Bible to translate a Hebrew word for the vault of the heavens.
Full origin of firmament →Frequently asked questions
What does “firmament” mean?
The word “firmament” means the sky, especially thought of as a vast dome or vault overhead. In plain terms, a poetic or biblical word for the sky, or figuratively, a whole field of activity.
How do you pronounce “firmament”?
“Firmament” is pronounced FUR-muhmnt (/ˈfɝməmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “firmament” in a sentence?
Here is “firmament” used in a sentence: “Stars scattered across the firmament as night fell.”
What part of speech is “firmament”?
“Firmament” is a noun.
Where does the word “firmament” come from?
The word “firmament” comes from Latin. From Latin firmamentum ("support, sky"), used in the Bible to translate a Hebrew word for the vault of the heavens.
How many meanings does “firmament” have?
“Firmament” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sky, especially thought of as a vast dome or vault overhead.
