Spurt (Noun)
Meaning
The occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The oil well erupted in a massive spurt, shooting black gold high into the air.
- The burst pipe caused a spurt of water to flood the kitchen floor.
- A spurt of juice shot out of the orange when she squeezed it too hard.
- The ketchup bottle released a small spurt when she finally managed to open it.
- The hydrant malfunctioned, resulting in a powerful spurt of water that soaked the bystanders.