storm cloud

British  

noun

1. a heavy dark cloud presaging rain or a storm

2. a herald of disturbance, anger, or violence

   the storm clouds of war

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Example Sentences

Every episode begins with a snippet from, of all things, “Help!” as as if warning of storm clouds ahead, and not “All You Need Is Love” or “With a Little Help from My Friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Small business owners are pulling back a bit on spending as they see storm clouds in the economy appearing ahead.”

From Washington Times

Wintertime thunder can be harder to hear than in a summer storm because of the muffling effect of the snow, but it is the result of the same mechanics inside the storm cloud.

From Los Angeles Times

There was tulle the color and shape of storm clouds, the suggestions of corsetry and crinolines.

From New York Times

So while voters won a rare and important victory at the Supreme Court this week, pay close attention: The gathering storm clouds haven't dissipated yet.

From Salon

Related Words

• rain cloud