Definitions for gust

gust gust

Spelling: [guhst]
IPA: /gʌst/

Gust is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 27 anagrams from letters in gust (gstu).

Definitions for gust

noun

  1. a sudden, strong blast of wind.
  2. a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
  3. an outburst of passionate feeling.
  4. Archaic. flavor or taste.
  5. Obsolete. enjoyment or gratification.

verb (used with object)

  1. Scot. to taste; savor.

verb (used without object)

  1. to blow or rush in gusts.

Origin of gust

1580-90; Old Norse gustr a gust, akin to gjōsa, gusa to gust

Examples for gust

gust has few critics, and none who will speak on the record.

A gust of wind and sleet rushed through the opening and stung their faces.

He went off like a gust of wind and plunged into the adjoining room.

A gust of smoke dances around her naked frame as she bathes for one final time in the prayer leaves.

Watch this clip of the real-time seism—look closely or you might mistake it for a gust of wind.

Despite the gust of excitement most scientists are keeping their emotions in check.

Another, a third, and a fourth gust rattled and shook the rickety frame.

The accessory was easily lifted by a gust of wind and would regularly get entangled in the wheel spokes of carriages.

Then in a gust of confidence and gratitude, “I will live all my days for you, Tom!”

He brought in with him a gust of wind that caused the lamp to smoke.

Word Value for gust
Scrable

5

Words with friends

7

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