storm cloudnoun
uk/ˈstɔːm ˌklaʊd/us/ˈstɔːrm ˌklaʊd/[ C usually singular ] a large, dark cloud that brings rain or comes before a storm
storm clouds [ plural ] literary
trouble, especially trouble that is going to happen soon:
Economic storm clouds are gathering over India.
The storm clouds of war seem to be looming over the east.
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Precipitation: clouds, dew, fog & steam
- altocumulus
- billow
- cloudy
- condensation
- cumulonimbus
- dewdrop
- fog
- fog up
- hazy
- miasma
- pea soup
- smog
- steam
- steamy
- stratocumulus
- stratus
- thundercloud
- vapour trail
- visibility
- whiteout
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Precipitation: stormy weather
Causing difficulties for oneself or others