Pronunciation: /ɡʌst/

Definitions of gust

noun a sudden strong rush of wind

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of gust in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of gust

past tense

gusted

plural

gusts

comparative

gustier

superlative

gustiest

present tense

gust

future tense

will gust

perfect tense

have gusted

continuous tense

is gusting

singular

gust

positive degree

gust

infinitive

to gust

gerund

gusting

participle

gusted

Origin and Evolution of gust

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'gust' originated from the Old Norse word 'gustr' meaning a sudden blast of wind.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gust' has come to be used not only in the context of wind but also to describe a sudden burst or surge of anything, such as flavor or emotion.