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

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

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

The landowners are sitting on a gas gusher.

From Seattle Times

Because there’s no gusher right now in downtown Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• oil rig
• oilfield