gust — a sudden strong wind
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden strong wind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡʌst/
Example Sentences
- The weatherman warned about gusts up to 60 mph, but forgot to mention they'd ruin everyone's hairstyles.
- A gust of nostalgia hit her when she smelled her grandmother's perfume.
- The umbrella was no match for the sudden gust - it turned inside out like a surprised octopus.
gust
NOUN[/ɡʌst/]
a sudden strong wind
A sudden gust flipped her umbrella inside out on the rainy street.
When the gust stirs up dust, you must take cover!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'gustr' meaning a sudden gust or blast of wind, related to Old High German 'gust' and ultimately from Proto-Germanic roots expressing sudden movement or force.
Breakdown
gust (single morpheme from Old Norse 'gustr') = a sudden strong wind; no further morphological breakdown as it is a root word in English
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The weatherman warned about gusts up to 60 mph, but forgot to mention they'd ruin everyone's hairstyles.”
“A gust of nostalgia hit her when she smelled her grandmother's perfume.”
“The umbrella was no match for the sudden gust - it turned inside out like a surprised octopus.”
“Wind gusts made the outdoor wedding ceremony look like a comedy show.”
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