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Definition of stormcloud

stormcloud

/ˈstɔːrmˌklaʊd/
storm · cloud
Plural:stormclouds
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stormcloud Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A dark, dense, heavy cloud that brings or threatens rain, thunder, or a severe storm.

Example

"A massive stormcloud gathered over the western horizon just before the afternoon downpour began."

2

An ominous sign or state of affairs indicating approaching trouble, danger, or conflict (usually used in the plural).

Example

"Economic analysts warned that financial stormclouds were gathering over the housing market."

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• Nearby Words

storied
stork
storm
stormcloud
stormer
stormily
storminess

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