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firmament

The correct spelling is firmament.

How to pronounce firmament

/ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/

Say it like: Fir-mam-ent

The correct spelling is firmament. (usually uncountable) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky. For example: "the international fashion firmament"

Usage Examples

the international fashion firmament

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(usually uncountable) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.
  2. 2.The field or sphere of an activity or interest.
  3. 3.In the geocentric Ptolemaic system, the eighth celestial sphere which carried the fixed stars; (by extension) any celestial sphere.
  4. 4.(obsolete except biblical) The abode of God and the angels; heaven.
  5. 5.A piece of jewellery worn in a headdress with numerous gems resembling stars in the sky.

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