The cloud
Example: The cloud moves slowly across the sky
Definition
"The cloud" refers to a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically white or gray, that can change shape and move across the sky. It often signals weather conditions and can vary in size and altitude.
Etymology
The term "the cloud" originates from the Old English word 'clud,' meaning a mass of rock or hill, which evolved metaphorically to mean a mass of vapor in the sky. Did you know that clouds were once thought to be solid objects in the heavens?
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"The cloud" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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