cloud cover

noun

: a mass of clouds
The moon was hidden behind a thick cloud cover.

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There will be a quick increase in cloud cover late Friday morning into the afternoon hours. Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 In the video, user Jogatina uses a combination of skills to stab their way upwards, eventually piercing the cloud cover and revealing a breathtaking blanket of stars, complete with constellations and other galaxies. Alan Bradley, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Even though features vary tremendously over time, including color, cloud cover, and particular instabilities both inside and outside Saturn’s polar hexagon, many key features remain constant. Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026 Morning storms and cloud cover, however, could play a key role in whether severe weather develops later in the day. Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloud cover

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“Cloud cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20cover. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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