gust

[ guhst ]

/ gʌst /

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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

First recorded in 1580–90; from Old Norse gustr “a gust,” akin to gjōsa, gusa “to gust”

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1. See wind¹.

OTHER WORDS FROM gust

gustless, adjective

Other definitions 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

1400–50; late Middle English <Latin gustus a tasting (of food), eating a little, akin to gustāre to taste

OTHER WORDS FROM gust

gust·a·ble, adjective, noun

How to use gust in a sentence

Wind chills will feel a few degrees cooler, with north-northwest winds blowing around 15 mph and gusts around 25 mph.
D.C.-area forecast: Raindrops end this morning, then it gradually clears with breezy conditions|A. Camden Walker|October 30, 2020|Washington Post
Winds will be from the north around 10 mph, with gusts to about 20 mph.
PM Update: Some more rain likely tonight into early Friday, then clearing|Ian Livingston|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
While tropical-storm-force winds are likely to remain south of the Washington region closer to where Zeta is tracking, parts of Southern Maryland, where a wind advisory is in effect, could see gusts up to 40 mph.
Updated forecast: Zeta’s rain rapidly exiting D.C. area after one to three inches, but more showers overnight.|David Streit, Jason Samenow|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
Winds should be in the 10 to 20 mph range out of the northeast, with gusts in the 20 to 30 mph range.
P.M. Update: Rain begins tonight and flooding is a risk on Thursday as Zeta’s remnants pass by|Ian Livingston|October 28, 2020|Washington Post

Arizona, in particular, sees its share of haboobs, which typically form when a thunderstorm collapses and produces a gust of wind that collects and moves dust along the terrain.
How to Survive 5 Extreme Weather Scenarios|Graham Averill|October 15, 2020|Outside Online
The storms brought winds gusting up to 90 miles per hour and pelted areas near the launch pad with hailstones.
NASA Endeavour Shuttle Launch Delayed|Peter J. Boyer|April 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
I can hear her saying, “ Bill—what is that dis-gusting substance leaking all over me?”
Remembering William F. Buckley, a Year Later|Christopher Buckley|February 22, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Bart acquiesced, trying to sound eager, but a wild excitement was gusting up in him.
The Colors of Space|Marion Zimmer Bradley
It was a morning when the chill gusting of the mistral wind hurtled and raved about St. Andr.
A Tatter of Scarlet|S. R. Crockett

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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Origin of gust

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