nimbostratus

noun

nim·bo·stra·tus | \ ˌnim-bō-ˈstrā-təs

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Definition of nimbostratus

: a low dark layer of gray cloud usually producing light continuous rain or snow — see cloud illustration

Examples of nimbostratus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mid-level clouds are usually gray and are identified as either altocumulus, altostratus, or nimbostratus. — Catherine Zuckerman, National Geographic, 24 Apr. 2019 Mid-level clouds are usually gray and are identified as either altocumulus, altostratus, or nimbostratus. — Catherine Zuckerman, National Geographic, 24 Apr. 2019

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“Nimbostratus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nimbostratus. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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