war cloud

noun

1. something that threatens war; a harbinger of conflict.

Word History and Origins

Origin of war cloud¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who traveled to Seoul last week, calling them “warmongers” bringing a “new war cloud” to Asia.

From Washington Times

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who traveled to Seoul last week, calling them “warmongers” brining a “new war cloud” to Asia.

From Seattle Times

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who travels to Seoul next week, describing them as “warmongers” bringing a “new war cloud” to Asia.

From Seattle Times

With war clouds looming, her uncle advised her to ration it and savour every morsel.

From BBC

Camus, who played an active role in the French Resistance, began writing it in 1938, as war clouds gathered over Europe.

From Los Angeles Times