gusher

[ guhsh-er ]

noun

1. a flowing oil well, usually of large capacity.
2. a person who gushes.

gusher

/ ˈɡʌʃə /

noun

1. a person who gushes, as in being unusually effusive or sentimental
2. something, such as a spurting oil well, that gushes

Word History and Origins

Origin of gusher¹

First recorded in 1860–65; gush + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“The only thing that’s in Harris’ favor — the only thing — is the nonstop gusher of adoring coverage she’s getting from the media, who don’t seem inclined to wonder why she won’t answer a single question or explain the radical, leftist record she’s running from,” said Tim Murtaugh, Trump’s 2020 communications director, who recently joined his 2024 campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

But those aren’t the goals of the court order — or the gusher of taxpayer money.

From Seattle Times

A coveted endorsement last year from the former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a longtime ally, unleashed a gusher of support from influential Democrats and wealthy donors, including from tech billionaires in recent days.

From New York Times

A liver-spotted Dalmatian named Rolly, a gusher of affection, came bounding toward Favor.

From Seattle Times

Rogan’s impeachment fame, a record-breaking gusher of outside money and the possibility of flipping a coveted House seat from Republican to Democrat made it among the highest-profile House races in the country that year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• oil rig
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