gust
1[ guhst ]
/ gʌst /
noun
a sudden, strong blast of wind.
a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
an outburst of passionate feeling.
verb (used without object)
to blow or rush in gusts.
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Origin of gust
1First recorded in 1580–90; from Old Norse gustr “a gust,” akin to gjōsa, gusa “to gust”
synonym study for gust
1. See wind1.
OTHER WORDS FROM gust
gustless, adjectiveWords nearby gust
Definition for gust (2 of 2)
gust2
[ guhst ]
/ gʌst /
noun
Archaic. flavor or taste.
Obsolete. enjoyment or gratification.
verb (used with object)
Scot. to taste; savor.
Origin of gust
21400–50; late Middle English <Latin gustus a tasting (of food), eating a little, akin to gustāre to taste
OTHER WORDS FROM gust
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British Dictionary definitions for gust
gust
/ (ɡʌst) /
noun
a sudden blast of wind
a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc
an outburst of emotion
verb (intr)
to blow in guststhe wind was gusting to more than 50 mph
Word Origin for gust
C16: from Old Norse gustr; related to gjōsa to gush; see geyser
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