Cirrus Cloud (Noun)
Meaning
A wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The cirrus cloud floated lazily across the sky, its delicate tendrils stretching out in all directions.
- High-flying aircraft often leave behind contrails that can be mistaken for cirrus clouds.
- Cirrus clouds are a sign of fair weather, and the clear blue sky behind them made for a perfect day at the beach.
- As the storm system moved in, the cirrus clouds thickened and began to take on a more menacing appearance.
- From the mountain summit, we could see a layer of cirrus clouds stretched out before us like a sea of white silk.