English · Nature & Environment
overcast
/ˈoʊvərkæst/
[/ˈoʊvərkæst/]
covered with grey clouds
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Covered with grey clouds, so that there is no sunshine. It describes a dull, cloudy sky.
Example
The sky was overcast all day.
The sky was overcast all day.
Etymology
From Middle English 'overcasten' (to cover over).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in weather reports for a fully clouded sky.