gust Synonyms

gust Meaning

Wordnet

gust (n)

a strong current of air

Webster

gust (n.)

A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.

A sudden violent burst of passion.

The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.

Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.

Intellectual taste; fancy.

Webster

gust (v. t.)

To taste; to have a relish for.

gust Sentence Examples

  1. The gust of wind suddenly billowed the sails of the yacht, propelling it forward with vigor.
  2. The gusty weather made it difficult for the hikers to keep their balance on the exposed mountain trail.
  3. As the storm approached, a gust of wind tore through the trees, scattering leaves like confetti.
  4. The gust of wind caught the awning off guard, tearing it loose from the building and sending it fluttering into the street.
  5. A sudden gust of wind extinguished the candle, plunging the room into darkness.
  6. The gust of wind swept through the open window, carrying with it the sound of distant thunder.
  7. The gusty winds made it impossible to hear the concert, as the music was muffled and distorted.
  8. A gust of wind sent the kite soaring high into the sky, a colorful speck against the blue expanse.
  9. The gust of wind caught the umbrella, turning it inside out and sending it spinning into the air.
  10. As the gust of wind passed, the trees swayed gently, their branches rustling like whispered secrets.

FAQs About the word gust

a strong current of airA sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw., A sud

tornado, breeze,blow, scud, flurry, windblast, blast, zephyr,gale, hurricane

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The gust of wind suddenly billowed the sails of the yacht, propelling it forward with vigor.

The gusty weather made it difficult for the hikers to keep their balance on the exposed mountain trail.

As the storm approached, a gust of wind tore through the trees, scattering leaves like confetti.

The gust of wind caught the awning off guard, tearing it loose from the building and sending it fluttering into the street.