Pronunciation: /ɡʌʃ/

Definitions of gush

noun a sudden and plentiful flow or outpouring

Example Sentences

A1 The gush of water from the fountain was refreshing on a hot day.

A2 She couldn't control the gush of emotions that came over her when she saw her old friend.

B1 The gush of applause from the audience was overwhelming after the performance.

B2 The gush of compliments from her coworkers made her feel appreciated.

C1 The gush of support from her fans propelled her to the top of the charts.

C2 The gush of memories flooded back to him as he walked through his childhood neighborhood.

verb to flow out rapidly and plentifully

Example Sentences

A1 The water gushed out of the broken pipe.

A2 She couldn't stop gushing about how much she loved the movie.

B1 The fans gushed over the celebrity at the event.

B2 The waterfall gushed down the mountainside with incredible force.

C1 The critic gushed over the director's latest film, calling it a masterpiece.

C2 The wine connoisseur gushed about the rare vintage, praising its complexity and depth of flavor.

Examples of gush in a Sentence

formal The water gushed out of the broken pipe, causing a flood in the basement.

informal I could hear the fans gushing about the new album release.

slang She couldn't stop gushing about her new crush to her friends.

figurative Her emotions gushed out of her like a river, overwhelming her with feelings.

Grammatical Forms of gush

past tense

gushed

plural

gushes

comparative

gushier

superlative

gushiest

present tense

gush

future tense

will gush

perfect tense

have gushed

continuous tense

is gushing

singular

gush

positive degree

gush

infinitive

to gush

gerund

gushing

participle

gushing

Origin and Evolution of gush

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'gush' originated from the Middle English word 'guschen' which meant to flow out suddenly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gush' has retained its original meaning of a sudden outpouring of something, but it has also come to be used in a figurative sense to describe an outpouring of emotion or enthusiasm.