gush

verb \ ˈgəsh \

|Updated on: 9 Aug 2018

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Definition of gush

gushed; gushing; gushes

intransitive verb

1 : to issue copiously or violently

2 : to emit a sudden copious flow

3 : to make an effusive display of affection or enthusiasm

an aunt gushing over the baby

transitive verb

1 : to emit in a copious free flow

2 : to say or write effusively

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gushingly

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Examples of gush in a Sentence

Oil gushed from the well.
Blood gushed from the wound.
I'm tired of hearing her gush about her boyfriend.
Everyone has been gushing over the baby.
“Oh, your baby is so cute!” they gushed.

Recent Examples of gush from the Web

Another gushed about the engagement in all caps, while one fan was even told about the news by their mom.

— de elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Are Reportedly Engaged," 8 July 2018
Soon, searing flows of lava, ash and rock mixed with water and debris were gushing down the volcano's flanks, blocking roads and burning homes.

— sonia perez d., Fox News, "Only a few of Guatemala volcano's dead have been identified," 5 June 2018
Soon, searing flows of lava, ash and rock mixed with water and debris were gushing down the volcano's flanks, blocking roads and burning homes.

— sonia perez d., chicagotribune.com, "Only a few of Guatemala volcano's dead have been identified," 4 June 2018
But Trump has been gushing privately for weeks about using the death penalty in drug cases in which the user dies.

— stephen a. crockett jr., The Root, "White House Opioid-Crisis Plan to Include Death Penalty for Drug Dealers: Report," 15 Mar. 2018
Deposits that gushed out in the crisis have begun to flow back.

— The Economist, "A critical task for the Greek economy enters a new phase," 29 May 2018
The smell of natural gas was everywhere, and water gushed from broken lines.

— courier journal, The Courier-Journal, "'I saw a flash - and the house shook like paper': The day Louisville's sewers exploded," 22 Feb. 2018
A few days of clear skies offered some promise; by Saturday water levels were beginning to recede, and pumps began gushing out clear water.

— Time, "'We Want to Find Them Today.' Thai Authorities Say They're Preparing to Rescue Missing Boys," 1 July 2018
Joe didn't know about the calamitous crack between the windshield and the hood until a seam in the sky split open in the Cuyamaca Mountains between San Diego and Yuma and sheets of rainwater gushed into the car and soaked our feet.

— lauren oster, Redbook, "A Spontaneous Road Trip With My Husband Changed My Life," 26 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of gush

Middle English guschen

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First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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gush Synonyms

gush

noun

Definition of gush

1 a : a sudden outpouring

b : something emitted in a gushing forth

2 : an effusive display or outpouring

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Examples of gush in a Sentence

A gush of oil came out of the well.
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water

Recent Examples of gush from the Web

As Beijing struggles to slow the outflow of cash and an erosion in its stockpile of foreign currency, the clock is about to restart on individuals’ annual foreign-exchange quotas, which is expected to set off a fresh gush of outflows.

— nathaniel taplin, WSJ, "Has the Big Yuan Short Finally Arrived?," 26 June 2018
The bear also bit into his head and a gash above his ear caused a massive amount of blood gush.

— sarah schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "This Man Got Attacked by the Same Bear Twice — and Lived to Tell About It," 5 Oct. 2016
In the ad's dramatic climax, a gush of water douses the fire and the threat is extinguished.

— adam shaw, Fox News, "Dem candidate airs bizarre ‘dumpster fire’ ad," 19 June 2018
The run starts with the 50-million-gallons-per-day, crystalline gush of Rock Springs but soon becomes stained like tea by decomposing organic stuff, leaves and cypress needles.

— kevin spear, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Wekiva and Rock Springs Run cure stress with gorgeous gators and hypnotic rain," 1 June 2018
In a campaign video flush with smiles and upbeat music, two Democrats running in the primary for governor gush about each other's credentials – then encourage voters to support them both.

— david sharp, The Christian Science Monitor, "New ranked voting system to be used in Maine primaries," 8 June 2018
In a campaign video flush with smiles and upbeat music, two Democrats running in the primary for governor gush about each other's credentials — then encourage voters to support them both.

— CBS News, "In Maine, new voting system faces landmark test," 8 June 2018
Last week, the system malfunctioned, sending gushes of dark brown water into toilets, sinks and showers.

— dale kasler, phillip reese and ryan sabalow, sacbee, "360,000 Californians have unsafe drinking water. Are you one of them?," 1 June 2018
The water is fresh and beautiful, like the first gush of life.

— megan michelson, Outside Online, "How Navajo Activists Defeated the Grand Canyon Escalade," 24 May 2018

First Known Use of gush

circa 1682

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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gush Synonyms

Synonyms

exodus, outflow, outpour, outpouring;

Antonyms

flux, inflow, influx, inrush;

Near Antonyms

deluge, flood, inundation, overflow, spate, torrent;

river, stream, tide;

Related Words

drain, flow;

ebb, reflow, reflux;

rush, stampede;

diaspora, emigration, flight;

discharge, effluence, emanation, emission;

GUSH Defined for English Language Learners

gush

verb

Definition of gush for English Language Learners

: to flow out very quickly and in large amounts
: to produce a large amount of (a quickly flowing liquid)
: to speak in an extremely enthusiastic way

gush

noun

Definition of gush for English Language Learners

: a sudden outward flow of a large amount of liquid

GUSH Defined for Kids

gush

verb \ ˈgəsh \

Definition of gush for Students

gushed; gushing

1 : to flow or pour out in large amounts

Water gushed from the fountain.

2 : to act or speak in a very affectionate or enthusiastic way

He gushed forth praise for the Abbey victuals.
—Brian Jacques, Redwall

gush

noun

Definition of gush for Students

: a sudden free pouring out

a gush of tears

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