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

1. to make or become cloudy or unclear
2. to make confused or uncertain
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
• The sky was filled with white, fluffy clouds.
• A cloud of doubt hung over the decision.
• Clouds of dust rose from the construction site.
• The steam clouds the bathroom mirror.
• Anger clouds his judgment.
• The controversy clouds the election results.
• A cloud of mosquitoes swarmed around us.