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gust
1[ guhst ]
noun
- a sudden, strong blast of wind.
- a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
- an outburst of passionate feeling.
verb (used without object)
- to blow or rush in gusts.
gust
2[ guhst ]
noun
- Archaic. flavor or taste.
- Obsolete. enjoyment or gratification.
verb (used with object)
- Scot. to taste; savor.
gust
/ ɡʌst /
noun
- a sudden blast of wind
- a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc
- an outburst of emotion
verb
- to blow in gusts
the wind was gusting to more than 50 mph
Other Words From
- gustless adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of gust1
Origin of gust2
Word History and Origins
Origin of gust1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Met Office said that winds of between 45 and 55mph are widely expected on Sunday, with gusts up to 65mph possible.
Wind gusts could bring power outages, downed trees and high surf along the coastline, the US weather agency said, which issued a "high risk excessive rainfall outlook" for northwest California.
On the morning the Mountain fire erupted, wind gusts were so strong in Somis that several of the sturdy wooden boxes that housed Eduardo Flores’s bee colonies had already blown over.
Friday with gusts of up to 45 mph sweeping through the region, according to the weather service.
In Madera, officials recorded a gust of 49 mph, which is unusual for a Central Valley location, Wilson said.
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