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Definition of "skyward" [sky•ward]

  • At or toward the sky. (adverb)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "skyward" in a sentence
  • "After the band hit its last note and shuffled off the stage, fireworks went pop-pop-popping skyward from the pavilion roof."
  • "After the band hit its last note and shuffled off stage, fireworks went pop-pop-popping skyward from the pavilion roof."
  • "Building momentum near the 3-point line, Griffin launched himself skyward from the right side of the lane."
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