gusher

[ guhsh-er ]

/ ˈgʌʃ ər /

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noun

a flowing oil well, usually of large capacity.

a person who gushes.

RELATED WORDS

oilfield, spout, jet, wildcat, oiler

Nearby words

guru granth, guru nanak, guryev, gus, gush, gusher, gushy, gusset, gussie, gussied up, gussy

Origin of gusher

First recorded in 1860–65; gush + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for gusher

The doubling of the stock markets has created a gusher of capital gains taxes.
The Battle of the Deficit Bulge Has Been Won|Daniel Gross|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Uncertainty over dividend taxes spurred a gusher of special dividend payouts—7.5 times more than average.
Fiscal Cliff Spurs Record Special Dividend Payouts|Matthew Zeitlin|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
(In fact, four years ago, I wrote a book on the topic, Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of Energy Independence).
Both Candidates Push Myth of Energy Independence|Robert Bryce|November 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He scoffs at the recent recommendation of Donald Trump that the gusher can be plugged simply by blowing it up.
Obama's Point Man on Oil Speaks|Lloyd Grove|June 26, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Environmentalists are in danger of missing the chance to give this gusher a name that will stick in the historical record.
It's a Disaster: We Should Rename the Gulf "Spill"|Dominique Browning|May 25, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Indeed Mr. Gusher so turned his guns on Mr. Romer as to make his position extremely uncomfortable.
The Von Toodleburgs|F. Colburn Adams
Mr. Gusher placed his hand to his heart again, bowed his head gracefully, and assumed a sentimental air.
The Von Toodleburgs|F. Colburn Adams
And there was such a distinguished air about Gusher, that Bowling Green was half inclined to look on him with favor.
The Von Toodleburgs|F. Colburn Adams
When dinner was over Mr. Gusher escorted Mattie back into the parlor.
The Von Toodleburgs|F. Colburn Adams
Mr. Gusher rested for two hours, and then re-appeared in the parlor, so exquisitely dressed and made up.
The Von Toodleburgs|F. Colburn Adams

British Dictionary definitions for gusher

gusher

/ (ˈɡʌʃə) /

noun

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

something, such as a spurting oil well, that gushes

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