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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nimbostratus

/ˌnɪmbəˈstrætəs/ noun · British & US
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What does nimbostratus mean?

noun

A type of cloud characterized by a dark, featureless, and often rain-bearing mass of cloud; a cloud that produces continuous, light to moderate precipitation over a wide area.

Example

"The nimbostratus cloud was a harbinger of the storm that was to come, bringing steady rain and grey skies for hours."

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