gust

noun
UK: /ɡʌst/
US: /ɡʌst/

  1. A sudden, strong rush of wind.

    1. A gust of wind blew my hat off.
    2. The weather forecast predicts gusts of up to 60 miles per hour tonight.

  2. A sudden burst of something such as rain, smoke, or sound.

    1. A gust of rain swept through the streets.
    2. A sudden gust of laughter came from the back of the room disrupting the speech.

  3. A sudden expression of emotion.

    1. She spoke with a gust of anger.
    2. Despite his calm exterior, a gust of frustration flashed across his face.

Synonyms

outburst puff surge flurry blast
gust verb

  1. To blow strongly or in sudden rushes.

    1. The wind began to gust.
    2. The storm made the wind gust fiercely through the trees.

  2. To be filled with a sudden emotion.

    1. He could feel anger gusting inside him.
    2. A wave of nostalgia gusted through her as she looked at the old photos.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gust" in English means: A sudden, strong rush of wind., A sudden burst of something such as rain, smoke, or sound., A sudden expression of emotion..

The phonetic transcription of "gust" is /ɡʌst/ in British English and /ɡʌst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gust": outburst, puff, surge, flurry, blast.

Example usage of "gust": "A gust of wind blew my hat off.". More examples on the page.