Cloud

/klaʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.

The sky was filled with dark clouds, signaling an impending storm.

A large number of things that are grouped together, or that are difficult to understand.

She had a cloud of thoughts racing through her mind as she prepared for the exam.

A cloud of smoke or dust in the air.

A cloud of smoke rose from the burning building.

In computing, a system of remote servers hosted on the Internet used to store, manage, and process data.

The company uses cloud storage for all their data to ensure easy access and backup.

verb

To make or become less clear or transparent.

The horizon was clouded by the thick fog coming in from the sea.

To cover or obscure with clouds or darkness.

Feelings of doubt began to cloud her judgment.

Old English 'clud' meaning 'rock' or 'hill'

under a cloud

In a state of disfavor or suspicion.

cloud nine

A state of extreme happiness.

cloud of suspicion

A feeling that someone may be guilty of something.

overcast

Describing a sky covered with clouds.

thundercloud

A cloud that produces thunder and lightning.

raincloud

A cloud that can produce rain.

cloudburst

A sudden, heavy rainfall.

To be in a state of confusion or disconnection.

I'm totally clouded right now after that news.

To post something online, particularly on social media.

I'm going to cloud this pic of our vacation.