☁ Cloud

Code Points: U+2601


☁ Emoji Meaning

The ☁ cloud emoji can represent a variety of things, depending on the context. Here are some of the most popular meanings:

  • Actual clouds/weather: This is the most literal meaning, often used in discussions about the weather or to simply represent a cloudy day. It can also be used in conjunction with other weather-related emojis like rain 🌧️, lightning ⚡, or sun ☀️.
  • Dreams, thoughts, and ideas: Clouds can be seen as ethereal and represent abstract concepts like dreams, thoughts, daydreaming, or being in one's own head.
  • Happiness and fluffiness: The image of a fluffy white cloud can evoke feelings of lightness, happiness, and peacefulness. It can be used to express a carefree or positive mood.
  • The "cloud" in computing: In the digital age, the cloud emoji can also represent cloud computing, data storage, or online services.
  • Figurative "cloud": Sometimes the cloud emoji is used in a more figurative sense, to represent something unclear, vague, or uncertain. For example, "My future is a little ☁️ right now."
  • Smoking/vaping: Although less common, the cloud emoji can sometimes be used to represent smoke or vaping, particularly when used with other related emojis.

Cloud Emoji Images

Here is how Cloud emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Sky & Weather Related Emoji

Here is a list of other emojis from the Travel & Places category, Sky & Weather subcategory: