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Definition of multicloud

multicloud

/ˈmʌl.tiˌklaʊd/
mul · ti · cloud
Plural:multiclouds
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multicloud Lexical Profile

multicloud Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A cloud computing environment or architecture that utilizes services from more than one cloud provider, typically to reduce vendor lock-in, optimize costs, or increase resilience.

Example

"The enterprise adopted a multicloud to ensure that their primary database would remain online even if one vendor experienced an outage."

Word Nuance & Usage

While 'multicloud' involves using multiple public cloud services from different vendors, it is strictly distinct from 'hybrid cloud', which specifically refers to a combination of public and private cloud environments.

• Nearby Words

multichamber
multichannel
multicity
multicloud
multicolor
multicolored
multicore

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 2010s in the context of enterprise information technology, combining the prefix 'multi-' and 'cloud' (referring to cloud computing).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multicloud. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multicloud
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