1. a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere
2. something that darkens, threatens, or makes gloomy
3. a large number of things moving together

1. to make or become unclear or confused
2. to cover with clouds or become cloudy

Examples

• Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
• The scandal cast a cloud over his reputation.
• A cloud of dust rose from the construction site.
• She stores all her photos in the cloud.
• Anger clouded his judgment.
• The sky clouded over in the afternoon.
• A cloud of mosquitoes swarmed around us.
• Don’t let doubt cloud your confidence.