gust
/ɡʌst/
noun
- A strong, brief rush of wind.
- The sailor braced himself against the gust as the boat tilted.
- A sudden gust of wind blew the papers off the desk.
- Leaves swirled in the gust that swept through the park.
- A sudden burst or surge of something, such as emotion, sound, or activity.
- A gust of laughter erupted from the audience.
- The crowd let out a gust of cheers when the goal was scored.
- She felt a gust of anger rise in her chest.
verb
- To blow in strong, brief rushes (used of wind).
- The breeze gusted occasionally, rattling the windows.
- It was gusting so hard that the umbrella turned inside out.
- The wind gusted to 40 miles per hour during the storm.