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cloud

A fluffy white cloud, often used to represent weather, daydreaming, or a calm mood.

basic_info

Unicode
U+2601
Version
Emoji 0.6
Subcategory

Tags

weather

Platform Meanings

Apple
On Apple devices, the ☁️ emoji appears as a soft, rounded white cloud against a light blue background, commonly associated with cloudy weather or peaceful thoughts.
Google
Google's version shows a simple, cartoonish white cloud on a light gray background, typically used to indicate overcast skies or a relaxed state of mind.
Twitter
Twitter displays the ☁️ emoji as a bright white cloud with subtle shading, frequently used in tweets about weather, imagination, or metaphorical 'cloud' references like data storage.
Unicode Official
The Unicode Consortium defines ☁️ as 'Cloud', part of the Weather and Astrological Symbols block, representing meteorological clouds or figurative uses like being 'in the clouds'.

Introduction

The ☁️ emoji depicts a classic white cloud and is widely used to convey various meanings depending on context. Primarily, it symbolizes cloudy or overcast weather conditions. Beyond meteorology, it can express a dreamy, absent-minded, or serene emotional state—such as 'head in the clouds' daydreaming. It’s also employed metaphorically in discussions about cloud computing or online data storage (e.g., 'save it to the cloud'). In casual conversation, it might soften a message or suggest lightness and airiness. The emoji is versatile across platforms and often pairs with other weather-related emojis like ☀️, ⛈️, or 🌧️ to describe specific atmospheric conditions or moods.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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