Pronunciation: /spɜrt/

Definitions of spurt

noun a sudden gush or burst of something, especially liquid

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of spurt in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of spurt

past tense

spurted

plural

spurts

comparative

more spurt

superlative

most spurt

present tense

spurts

future tense

will spurt

perfect tense

has spurted

continuous tense

is spurting

singular

spurt

positive degree

spurt

infinitive

to spurt

gerund

spurting

participle

spurting

Origin and Evolution of spurt

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'spurt' originated from the Middle English word 'spurten' which meant to gush forth or spring out.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spurt' has evolved to also mean a sudden burst of energy or effort, in addition to its original meaning of a sudden gush or outpouring of liquid.