a sudden blast of wind a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc an outburst of emotion
to blow in gusts
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
gust1 /gʌst/USA pronunciation
n. [countable]
v. [no object]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- a sudden strong blast of wind, water, fire, smoke, etc.
- a sudden burst of strong feeling:a gust of anger.
v. [no object]
- to blow or rush in gusts:The wind was gusting up to fifty miles per hour.
gust1
(gust),USA pronunciation n.
v.i.
gust′less, adj.
gust2 (gust),USA pronunciation n.
v.t.
gust′a•ble, adj., n.
- a sudden, strong blast of wind.
- a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
- an outburst of passionate feeling.
v.i.
- to blow or rush in gusts.
- Old Norse gustr a gust, akin to gjōsa, gusa to gust
- 1580–90
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See wind 1.
gust2 (gust),USA pronunciation n.
- [Archaic.]flavor or taste.
- [Obs.]enjoyment or gratification.
v.t.
- Scottish Termsto taste;
savor.
- Latin gustus a tasting (of food), eating a little, akin to gustāre to taste
- late Middle English 1400–50
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