Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
welkin
noun
/’wɛlkɪn/
Definition
the sky or the heavens.
Examples
- In the evening, the welkin transformed into a beautiful canvas of colors.
- He gazed up at the welkin, amazed by the number of stars visible.
Meaning
Welkin refers to the expanse of air above the earth, often used in a poetic sense to describe the sky or the atmosphere.
Synonyms
- sky
- heavens
- firmament
- azure