Nimbus – A dark grey cloud that often produces rain or snow

(Pronounced nim-buhs)

To remember the definition of the word nimbus, use the following mnemonic:

You need a nimble bus (nimbus) driver to avoid the dark grey clouds producing snow.

Examples of nimbus in a sentence

I can see nimbus clouds coming, we should get inside before the rain or now comes.

A huge thunderstorm brewed as nimbus clouds formed in the dark sky.

The nimbus poured rain from high up in the sky, hopefully the rainstorm wouldn't last too long.