cloud nine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cloud nine
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Jesus was on cloud nine after two close-range finishes in the first half to help guarantee the Gunners a top eight finish.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
When Emma Davey met Ashley Southgate in 2015, she was on "cloud nine".
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
The ball was scooped up by a 10-year-old diehard Dodgers fan, and he’s been floating on cloud nine ever since.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024
“Man, I’m on cloud nine, baby,” said Rey Pascua, past president of the Filipino-American Community of the Yakima Valley.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024
Oh my gosh, I am on cloud nine.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2024
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