cloud cover

noun

: a mass of clouds
The moon was hidden behind a thick cloud cover.

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Shrouded completely in a thick, poisonous cloud cover, its surface is obviously impossible to observe. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026 While Saturday started off with slightly more humidity and some cloud cover, afternoon thunderstorms will increase the chance of lightning and wind gusts up to 55 mph, officials said in a morning update. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026 This may be because there are many instances when the air temperature is high, but the wet bulb globe temperature is lower than the air temperature, thanks to humidity levels, cloud cover, wind speed or other factors. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 An initial helicopter search was limited because of cloud cover on the mountain, the forest service said, prompting one ranger to ascend a portion of the mountain on foot to reach her. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloud cover

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“Cloud cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20cover. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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