Pronunciation: /spɜrt/
noun a sudden gush or burst of something, especially liquid
A1 The water spurted out of the fountain.
A2 I saw a sudden spurt of growth in my tomato plants.
B1 The athlete had a spurt of energy in the final stretch of the race.
B2 The company experienced a spurt in sales after launching their new product.
C1 The economic spurt in the region was attributed to increased investments.
C2 The sudden spurt of creativity led to a breakthrough in scientific research.
verb to gush or burst out suddenly in a stream or jet
A1 The water spurted out of the hose.
A2 She spurted ahead in the race, leaving her competitors behind.
B1 The company's profits spurted up after the new product launch.
B2 The athlete spurted towards the finish line, determined to win the race.
C1 The economy experienced a sudden spurt of growth after the government implemented new policies.
C2 The volcano spurted lava and ash into the air, creating a spectacular yet dangerous display.
formal The doctor observed a sudden spurt in the patient's blood pressure.
informal I saw a spurt of water coming out of the broken pipe.
slang He spurted out some nonsense during the meeting.
figurative Her creativity seemed to spurt out of her like a fountain.
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