<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life.</li><li>Often Heavens.</li><li>the celestial powers; God.</li><li>a metonym for God: May heaven help us!</li><li>heavens (used with a singular verb): a wooden roof or canopy over the outer stage of an Elizabethan theater.</li><li>Usually heavens.</li><li>the sky, firmament, or expanse of space surrounding the earth.</li><li>a place or state of supreme happiness: She made his life a heaven on earth.</li></ul><p><strong>Interjection</strong></p><ul><li>heavens (used to express emphasis, surprise, etc.): For heaven's sake! Good heavens!</li></ul>