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(cu-mu-lus-clouds) 4 syllables

Definition

plural noun. A type of cloud with a puffy, white appearance, often with a flat base, that forms at low to middle altitudes.

Example Sentence

The sky was dotted with cumulus clouds, creating a picturesque scene.

More Example Sentences

Pilots often enjoy flying on days with cumulus clouds due to the stable weather conditions.

Synonyms

fluffy clouds; heap clouds; fair-weather clouds

Antonyms

stratus clouds; cirrus clouds; nimbus clouds

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