the cloud

the cloud

A term that refers collectively to programs and servers that allow one to save and access files over the Internet, rather than on one's physical computer or personal device. If you don't have any more space on your hard drive, start saving things to the cloud.
See also: cloud
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • collar-and-tie men
  • scale out
  • below the belt
  • take the Browns to the Super Bowl
  • mainstream media
  • media
  • do a Melba
  • blot (one's) copy book
  • blot your copybook
  • copybook
References in classic literature
The blues and greys were very beautiful, and Dorothy noticed that on the cloud banks sat or reclined fleecy, shadowy forms of beautiful beings who must have been the Cloud Fairies.
The mountain before them was shaped like a cone and was so tall that its point was lost in the clouds. Directly facing the place where Jim had stopped was an arched opening leading to a broad stairway.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Feathers and jewels flashing through the cloud Onwards, and then an halt.
But from the clouds of earth that lie Beneath the foot of tall Ma-wei No signs of her dim form appear, Only the place of death is here.
Lute of Jade
It was a black spot moving slowly with him far below, following him down there, indefatigably, over the cloud mountains.
The airships chi6fly engaged his attention, and he knew at once it was three of these he had seen on the previous night, taking advantage of the cloud welkin to manoeuvre unobserved.
The War in the Air
Eight hours passed, the cloud still remained, night came, no one had returned to the Grands Mulets.
Tramp Abroad
that was the reason (as all men know, In this kingdom by the sea) That the wind came out of the cloud, chilling And killing my ANNABEL LEE.
Poems
Only the wind is stronger, the clouds seem denser and more overwhelming, the waves appear to have grown bigger and more threatening during the night.
Mirror of the Sea
She had never driven through the clouds. It was an adventure that always she had longed to experience.
The Chessmen of Mars
Day was breaking, the rain had ceased, and the clouds were dispersing.
War and Peace
"Furthermore, close to the Mountains of the Clouds dwells a good friend, Ja the Mezop.
Pellucidar
"I will give you," she said, "all the riches of the Red Sea." "I will teach you to fly then," said the Eagle; and taking her up in his talons he carried her almost to the clouds suddenly he let her go, and she fell on a lofty mountain, dashing her shell to pieces.
Fables
Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.
Yellow Fairy Book
"Perhaps the storm won't burst to-night," said Joe; "the clouds are very high."
Five Weeks in a Balloon