noun
gust
guhst
noun
1
A sudden, strong rush of wind.
"A gust of wind blew the umbrella inside out."
2
A sudden burst of emotion.
"A gust of anger swept over him at the news."
verb
1
To blow in strong, sudden bursts.
"The wind gusted up to 60 miles per hour along the coast."
How to Use Gust
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden strong burst of wind, or figuratively a sudden burst of feeling.
Common pairings
gust of wind
wind gusting to
gust of emotion
Word Forms
gusted past tense, gusted past tense, gusts plural, Gusts plural, gusts singular, gusts singular
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Etymology
From an early English word borrowed from Old Norse gustr ("a gust, blast"); related to gush.