Pronunciation: /ɡʌst/
noun a sudden strong rush of wind
A1 I felt a strong gust of wind as I walked outside.
A2 The gust of air from the fan cooled me down on a hot day.
B1 The gust of laughter from the audience filled the theater.
B2 A sudden gust of emotion overwhelmed her as she listened to the music.
C1 The powerful gust of wind nearly knocked me off my feet.
C2 The gust of excitement in the room was palpable as the winner was announced.
verb to blow in sudden rushes
A1 The wind gusts through the trees.
A2 I could feel a gust of wind as I opened the window.
B1 The storm is gusting outside, making it difficult to walk.
B2 The wind gusted so strongly that it blew off the roof tiles.
C1 As the hurricane approached, the wind gusted with increasing intensity.
C2 The sudden gust of wind caught everyone by surprise, knocking over chairs and tables.
formal A sudden gust of wind knocked over the tree branches.
informal I felt a gust of cold air as soon as I opened the window.
slang The gust of excitement hit me when I saw my favorite band perform live.
figurative A gust of emotions swept over me as I read the heartfelt letter.
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