cloud storage

Meaning

Cloud storage refers to a service that allows you to save files, photos, and data on the internet instead of on your computer's local hard drive. This allows you to access your files from any device with an internet connection. It is a very common term in modern personal and professional life.

Examples

• I back up all my photos to cloud storage so I don't lose them if I drop my phone.

  I back up all my photos to cloud storage so I don't lose them if I drop my phone.

• We ran out of space on our local server, so we are moving everything to cloud storage.

  We ran out of space on our local server, so we are moving everything to cloud storage.

• Is there a free tier for this cloud storage service, or do we have to pay monthly?

  Is there a free tier for this cloud storage service, or do we have to pay monthly?

• You can access the shared folder directly from your cloud storage account.

  You can access the shared folder directly from your cloud storage account.

• Using cloud storage makes it much easier to collaborate with remote team members.

  Using cloud storage makes it much easier to collaborate with remote team members.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I saved the document in the sky storage.

  ✓ I saved the document in cloud storage.

  While a 'cloud' is in the sky, the technical and standard English term is strictly 'cloud storage' (or simply 'the cloud').

• ✗ I need to buy more clouds storage.

  ✓ I need to buy more cloud storage.

  'Cloud' acts as an adjective here, so it should remain singular. Do not pluralize it to 'clouds storage'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Instead of saving files on your desktop, you should use ___ for security.

  💡 An online service for saving files.

  Show answer

  cloud storage

• How much ___ does your email account provide for free?

  💡 Storage space on the internet.

  Show answer

  cloud storage