Cumulonimbus (noun)

A type of cloud characterized by its tall, towering appearance and often associated with thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.

Origin:

From the latin words cumulus, meaning 'heap' or 'pile', and nimbus, meaning 'cloud' or 'storm cloud'. this refers to the towering and often cloudy appearance of cumulonimbus clouds.

Examples:

1. The sky was filled with dark cumulonimbus clouds, signaling an approaching storm.
2. The cumulonimbus clouds rose higher and higher, growing more intense as the storm approached.
3. The meteorologist studied the cumulonimbus clouds, trying to predict the timing and intensity of the upcoming storm.
4. The photographer captured an impressive shot of the cumulonimbus clouds, towering over the cityscape.
5. The pilots avoided flying through the cumulonimbus clouds, knowing that they often bring turbulence and other dangers to aircraft.