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cloud storage

/klaʊd ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ · cloud·stor‑age
noun
  1. A service that allows users to store data on remote servers accessed via the internet. I use cloud storage to keep my photos backed up and accessible from any device.

Synonyms

online storageinternet storageremote storagevirtual storagecloud backupcloud file storage

Antonyms

local storageon‑premises storageoffline storage
Did you know? The term "cloud" in "cloud storage" was popularized by Amazon Web Services in 2006, when it launched its first commercial cloud storage service, Amazon S3.
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cloud computingcloud backupcloud servicesdata storagefile hostingnetwork storage
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Aug 10, 2026