cirrostratus

[US]/ˌsɪrəʊˈstreɪtəs/
[UK]/ˌsɪroʊˈstreɪtəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of high-altitude cloud characterized by a thin, wispy appearance
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

cirrostratus clouds

cirrostratus formation

cirrostratus layer

cirrostratus sky

cirrostratus halo

cirrostratus veil

cirrostratus pattern

cirrostratus weather

cirrostratus appearance

cirrostratus type

Example Sentences

the cirrostratus clouds covered the sky, creating a halo around the sun.

as the cirrostratus moved in, the temperature began to drop.

we observed cirrostratus clouds indicating a change in weather.

the cirrostratus formation was a sign of an approaching front.

photographers love capturing the beauty of cirrostratus at sunset.

cirrostratus clouds often precede rain or snow.

the cirrostratus layer can obscure the stars at night.

during our hike, we noticed cirrostratus forming overhead.

the weather forecast mentioned cirrostratus clouds for tomorrow.

cirrostratus can create beautiful optical phenomena like halos.

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