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

The achievement also presents new evidence that Amazon, Microsoft and Google are not totally dominating in cloud computing. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Back home, the kingdom is also betting on AI and cloud computing. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 July 2026

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications and cloud computing infrastructure has created an unprecedented demand for baseload electrical power. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

The group acknowledged the potential economic benefit of data center development, citing their role in supporting industries like healthcare, finance, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cloud computing

• constituting
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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