cirrostratus cloud (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪr.oʊˈstræt.əs/
Definition
A thin, uniform veil of cloud that often covers the entire sky, typically composed of ice crystals and appearing as a milky veil or a halo around the sun or moon.
Examples
The cirrostratus cloud layer was so thin that we could still see the sun shining through it.
Pilots need to be aware of cirrostratus clouds because they can indicate the presence of a frontal system.
How to Use cirrostratus cloud
- cirrostratus cloud cover (noun phrase)
- the amount of sky covered by cirrostratus clouds — "The cirrostratus cloud cover was so extensive that it blocked out most of the sunlight."
- cirrostratus cloud layer (noun phrase)
- a layer of cirrostratus clouds — "The cirrostratus cloud layer was visible on the horizon, indicating a change in the weather."
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