cumulonimbus

[US]/ˌkjuːmjʊləˈnɪmbəs/
[UK]/ˌkjuːmjəloʊˈnɪmbəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of dense, towering cloud associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain
Word Forms
Pluralcumulonimbuss

Phrases & Collocations

cumulonimbus cloud

cumulonimbus formation

cumulonimbus tower

cumulonimbus activity

cumulonimbus development

cumulonimbus base

cumulonimbus height

cumulonimbus storms

cumulonimbus characteristics

cumulonimbus structure

Example Sentences

the cumulonimbus clouds are towering and majestic.

cumulonimbus often indicates severe weather conditions.

we observed a cumulonimbus developing in the distance.

cumulonimbus clouds can produce thunderstorms.

the weather radar showed a large cumulonimbus formation.

cumulonimbus is often associated with heavy rainfall.

photographers love capturing the beauty of cumulonimbus clouds.

cumulonimbus can reach heights of over 12 kilometers.

the cumulonimbus cloud was a sign of an approaching storm.

understanding cumulonimbus helps meteorologists predict weather.

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