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gusher

American  
[guhsh-er] / ˈgʌʃ ər /

noun

  1. a flowing oil well, usually of large capacity.

  2. a person who gushes.

gusher British  
/ ˈɡʌʃə /

noun

  1. a person who gushes, as in being unusually effusive or sentimental

  2. something, such as a spurting oil well, that gushes

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Etymology

Origin of gusher

First recorded in 1860–65; gush + -er 1

Example Sentences

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These companies have hit a serious speed bump, however, amid concern the spending may not materialize as expected—or that it might not lead to a gusher of profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

The landowners are sitting on a gas gusher.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

After all, it is just one of many — who can keep straight the gusher of allegations and indictments, actual and impending?

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

Arizona wants to make sure it is in position for a portion of that once-in-a-generation gusher of federal funding, for which the Commerce Department will begin taking applications after Thursday.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2023

“Not a gusher, but a solid strike. It’ll be a steady producer, that well.”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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