gust
1a sudden, strong blast of wind.
a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
an outburst of passionate feeling.
to blow or rush in gusts.
Origin of gust
1synonym study For gust
Other words from gust
- gustless, adjective
Other definitions for gust (2 of 2)
Archaic. flavor or taste.
Obsolete. enjoyment or gratification.
Scot. to taste; savor.
Origin of gust
2Other words from gust
- gust·a·ble, adjective, noun
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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 PostWinds 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 PostWhile 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 PostWinds 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 PostArizona, 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.
The storms brought winds gusting up to 90 miles per hour and pelted areas near the launch pad with hailstones.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTBart acquiesced, trying to sound eager, but a wild excitement was gusting up in him.
The Colors of Space | Marion Zimmer BradleyIt 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
/ (ɡʌst) /
a sudden blast of wind
a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc
an outburst of emotion
to blow in gusts: the wind was gusting to more than 50 mph
Origin of gust
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