gust

¹gust

noun \ˈgəst\

Definition of GUST

1

obsolete

a : the sensation of taste

b : inclination, liking

2

: keen delight

Origin of GUST

Middle English guste, from Latin gustus; akin to Latin gustare to taste — more at choose

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

Rhymes with GUST

bust, crust, dust, just, lust, must, musth, rust, thrust, trust

²gust

noun

Definition of GUST

1

: a sudden brief rush of wind

2

: a sudden outburst : surge <a gust of emotion>

— gust·i·ly \ˈgəs-tə-lē\ adverb

— gust·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun

— gusty \-tē\ adjective

Origin of GUST

probably from Old Norse gustr; akin to Old High German gussa flood, and perhaps to Old English gēotan to pour — more at found

First Known Use: 1588

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

³gust

intransitive verb

Definition of GUST

: to blow in gusts <winds gusting up to 40 mph>

Examples of GUST

1. The forecast calls for winds gusting up to 40 miles per hour.

First Known Use of GUST

1813