Definition

A type of low cloud that appears in large, rounded layers and often covers the sky, typically seen in cooler weather.

Example

The sky was filled with stratocumulus clouds, making it look gray and overcast.

Conversation

Have you ever seen those big, fluffy clouds called stratocumulus?

Yeah, I love how they look like giant cotton balls in the sky.

They always remind me of winter days when the sky is just filled with them.

Exactly! They can make the whole day feel so cozy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stratocumulus → It is formed from "stratus" (from Latin, meaning layered or spread out) and "cumulus" (from Latin, meaning heap or pile). The word describes a type of cloud that appears as a layer of fluffy, rounded masses, resembling a heap spread across the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of clouds that are 'layered' ('stratus') and look like 'heaps' ('cumulus') — that's what stratocumulus clouds are like.

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