cloud
n. countablen. a network of remote servers on the internet that lets you store and access your files from anywhere. You use it so you don't have to save everything directly on your phone or laptop.
n. a global network of remote servers accessed via the internet, used for storing, managing, and processing data in place of local hardware.
I save all my photos in the cloud so I don't lose them.
The company decided to move its entire database to the cloud to allow employees to work remotely.
Migrating legacy systems to the cloud requires careful planning to ensure data security and minimise downtime during the transition.
Typically preceded by the definite article 'the' when referring to the shared internet-based service.
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cloud nine
Often in the phrase on cloud nine: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.
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cloud seven
Often in the phrase on cloud seven: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.
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dark cloud
A situation or future event that causes worry, problems or unhappiness, likened to such a cloud overhead in the sky.