gust

[ɡʌst]

gust Definition

• 1. a sudden strong rush of wind
• 2. a brief, strong expression of feeling or emotion

Using gust: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gust" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The gust of wind blew my hat off.

• Example

  A gust of anger swept over him.

• Example

  She spoke with a gust of enthusiasm.

• Example

  The storm brought gusts of up to 60 miles per hour.

gust Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gust

• puff
• squall
• whiff
• blast

Phrases with gust

• gust of laughter

  a sudden and intense burst of laughter

  Example

  The joke caused a gust of laughter among the audience.

• gust of wind

  a sudden and strong rush of wind

  Example

  The gust of wind knocked down the tree branches.

• gust of emotion

  a sudden and intense expression of feeling or emotion

  Example

  She felt a gust of emotion when she saw her childhood home.

Origins of gust

from Old Norse 'gustr'

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Summary: gust in Brief

The term 'gust' [ɡʌst] refers to a sudden and strong rush of wind or a brief, strong expression of feeling or emotion. It can be used in phrases like 'gust of laughter' or 'gust of emotion.'