Weather

Overcast

ˌoʊvərˈkæst

adjective

What does Overcast mean?

Fully cloudy sky.

Example sentence

"It's overcast but not raining."

American usage tip

Gray skies, no sun visible.

Related Weather words

Clear skies
No clouds.
Muggy
Unpleasantly warm and humid.
Tornado warning
A tornado has been spotted — take cover.
Freezing rain
Rain that freezes on contact.
Shovel
To clear snow by hand.
Partly cloudy
A mix of sun and clouds.
Drizzle
Very light rain.
Take a rain check
To politely postpone an invitation.

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