Firmament Definition

firmament
noun
  1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

"Firmament" in song lyrics

See how firmament is used in real songs:

  • "I find the footholds in the firmament"
    Dujeous — City Limits
  • "And peep this God that made the world and the firmament"
    116 Clique — Impressed
  • "He seated himself once more and nodded: the dream continued to haunt him, for he still had the shoes on his feet. A falling star shone in the dark firmament."
    The Shoes Of Fortune

Usage tips for "firmament"

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