B2adjectivenatureenvironment
US/ˈoʊ.vər.kæst/
UK/ˈəʊ.və.kɑːst/
covered with thick clouds, so that the sky is gray and the sun cannot be seen
In context
It was an overcast morning, so we skipped the beach.
The sky stayed overcast all week, and everyone felt a little gloomy.
Overcast conditions are expected across the north by this afternoon.
Words that go with overcast
adjective + noun
- overcast skyUnder an overcast sky, the city looked gray.
- overcast dayAn overcast day is good for photography.
verb + adjective
- remain overcastThe weather will remain overcast until Friday.
- become overcastThe sky became overcast around noon.
adverb + adjective
- mostly overcastTomorrow will be mostly overcast with light rain.