WordLens

cloud

1 of 2noun
/klaʊd/
Forms:clouds
1

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

A1Learn more on Wikipedia
  • My little son was looking up at the sky and showing me the fluffy white clouds.
  • The airplane flew through the clouds on its way to the destination.
  • The clouds blocked the sun, creating a momentary shadow.
  • The dark clouds signaled that rain was on its way.
  • We sat under a tree, watching the clouds slowly drift across the sky.
2

a group of many things in the air or on the ground

Synonyms:
3

any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

4

out of touch with reality

5

suspicion affecting your reputation

6

a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

7

a network of remote servers used to store, manage, and process data over the internet instead of on a local computer

  • She saved her documents to the cloud for easy access from any device.
  • The photos automatically upload to the cloud after being taken.
  • Businesses rely on the cloud to store and share large amounts of data.
  • The cloud makes collaboration simple, as everyone can access the same files.
  • A reliable internet connection is essential for accessing the cloud.