Meaning & use
Cumulus
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A type of cloud characterized by dense, puffy, white or light gray masses with flat bases, often associated with fair weather.
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Fluffy cumulus clouds drifted lazily across the summer sky.
Towering cumulus clouds in the afternoon can sometimes develop into thunderstorms.
A note on using this word
From the Latin word for "heap" or "pile," reflecting the cloud's piled-up, billowing appearance.
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fair-weather cloud
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