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Definition of gust

gust

/ɡʌst/
gust
Adverb:gustily
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Plural:gusts
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Adjective:gusty
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Past Simple:gusted
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Past Participle:gusted
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Present Participle:gusting
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• noun

1

A brief, strong rush of wind.

Example

"A sudden gust of wind blew the papers right off the outdoor table."

2

A sudden, brief burst of rain, fire, smoke, sound, or emotion.

Example

"A loud gust of laughter echoed from the crowded dining hall."

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• verb

1

To blow in strong, sudden, brief rushes (especially of wind or rain).

Example

"Forecasters warned that winds could gust up to fifty miles per hour along the coast."

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• Rhymes for gust

• Nearby Words

gushingly
gushy
gusset
gust
gustily
gusto
gusty

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Old Norse gustr ('a cold blast of wind'), related to gjósa ('to gush or burst forth'). A rare archaic homonym meaning 'taste or relish' comes separately from Latin gustus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gust. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gust
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