Meaning of the word "Milky Way" in English

What does "Milky Way" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Milky Way

US /ˈmɪl.ki weɪ/
UK /ˈmɪl.ki weɪ/

Noun

the galaxy that contains our Solar System, visible as a diffuse band of light in the night sky

Example:
On a clear night, you can see the Milky Way stretching across the sky.
Our solar system is located within the Milky Way galaxy.