cloud forest

noun

: a wet tropical mountain forest at an altitude usually between 3000 and 8000 feet (1000 and 2500 meters) that is characterized by a profusion of epiphytes and the presence of clouds even in the dry season

Examples of cloud forest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The workshop focuses on creating a mandala design inspired by the surrounding cloud forest. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

For example, travelers can explore Arenal Volcano, hike through the cloud forests of Monteverde, or spot wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and iguanas at Manuel Antonio National Park. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Not long ago, a group of anthropologists were climbing the Inca Trail, the legendary hike through the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains that concludes at Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate. — Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Hikers pass Incan ruins, wide sweeping valleys and vibrant cloud forest before climbing to the route’s high point at Dead Woman’s Pass. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cloud forest

• aorist
• deforest
• rainforest
• chorused
• sorest

Kids Definition

cloud forest

noun

: a wet mountain forest of very warm areas that usually has many clouds