cloud forest

noun

: a wet tropical mountain forest at an altitude usually between 3000 and 8000 feet (1000 and 2500 meters) that is characterized by a profusion of epiphytes and the presence of clouds even in the dry season

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The journey combines outdoor adventure with the history and culture of the Inca civilization, weaving through cloud forest, high mountain passes and stone-cut ruins before ending at Machu Picchu. — Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Its mix of cascading waterfalls, misty cloud forests, volcanic terrain and remote mountain landscapes gives productions access to a wide range of visual worlds within a reduced area. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 Hikers walk ancient stone pathways built by the Inca through cloud forests, mountain passes, and Inca ruins. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Hikers follow ancient stone pathways built by the Inca civilization, crossing cloud forests, high mountain passes, and ruins scattered along the route. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloud forest

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First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cloud forest was in 1922

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“Cloud forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20forest. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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cloud forest

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: a wet mountain forest of very warm areas that usually has many clouds

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