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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024gust1 /gʌst/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a sudden strong blast of wind, water, fire, smoke, etc.
- a sudden burst of strong feeling:a gust of anger.
v. [no object] - to blow or rush in gusts:The wind was gusting up to fifty miles per hour.
gust•y, adj., -i•er, -i•est : a cold, gusty March day. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gust1 (gust),USA pronunciation n. - a sudden, strong blast of wind.
- a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
- an outburst of passionate feeling.
v.i. - to blow or rush in gusts.
- Old Norse gustr a gust, akin to gjōsa, gusa to gust
- 1580–90
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See wind 1.
gust2 (gust),USA pronunciation n. - [Archaic.]flavor or taste.
- [Obs.]enjoyment or gratification.
v.t. - Scottish Termsto taste;
savor.
- Latin gustus a tasting (of food), eating a little, akin to gustāre to taste
- late Middle English 1400–50
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: gust /ɡʌst/ n - a sudden blast of wind
- a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc
- an outburst of emotion
vb (intransitive)- to blow in gusts
Etymology: 16th Century: from Old Norse gustr; related to gjōsa to gush; see geyser |