sky
US /skaɪ/
Definition
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The sky was clear when our flight left the airport.
Collocations
- Easy blue skyto blue sky, meaning to turn blue
- Medium clear sky forecastto clear sky forecast, meaning to rid of obstructions
- Hard night sky observationdescribing night sky observation (the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside)
- Very Hard blue-sky thinkingdescribing blue-sky thinking (without immediate commercial value)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.