cloud computing

noun

: the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet

Examples of cloud computing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smart manufacturing is characterized by the combination of AI, IIoT, cloud computing, digital twins, analytics and operational technology. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The companies have continued to deepen their partnership, with Anthropic becoming a key customer of Amazon's cloud computing and chips businesses. — Ashley Capoot,jordan Novet,annie Palmer,lora Kolodny,kai Nicol-Schwarz,caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

The company intends to expand its data center infrastructure across the country as demand grows for cloud computing, digital services and AI workloads. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Uses for data centers include data storage facilities, server farms, artificial intelligence training or processing, image processing, cloud computing or email services, according to the draft amendment. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cloud computing

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Kids Definition

cloud computing

noun

: the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet