gusher

noun

gush·​er ˈgə-shər 

: one that gushes

specifically : an oil well with a copious natural flow

Examples of gusher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Except this year, for a number of reasons, instead of a gusher, the trade deadline may well turn out to be a bummer, with some of the biggest names reportedly on the block not moving after all. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

The president’s gusher of disinformation and conspiracy theories is designed to create support for voter suppression measures, including passing the SAVE America Act, which could keep millions from casting ballots. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

The gusher of investment in data centers — likely topping $700 billion this year — to power artificial intelligence has made memory chips, computer processors and other equipment, as well as electricity, more expensive. — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Those headaches were worth it when scaled media businesses threw off gushers of cash and provided a cultural imprimatur that few other assets could. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gusher

• crusher
• usher

Kids Definition

gusher

noun

gush·​er ˈgəsh-ər 

: one that gushes

especially : an oil well with a very plentiful natural flow