gust

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