Definition

A person or thing that gushes, often referring to a well that produces a large amount of oil or gas.

Example

The new oil gusher in the field has increased production significantly.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new oil gusher they found in Texas?

Yeah, it sounds like it's going to produce a lot of oil!

I wonder how long it will keep flowing like a gusher.

Hopefully, it lasts for years — that would really help the local economy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gusher → The word originates from the verb 'gush' (from Middle English *gussen*, meaning to flow out suddenly) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A gusher is something that flows out suddenly, often used to describe a well that produces oil or water in a large quantity.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'flows out suddenly' — that's what a gusher does, and the '-er' indicates it's the source of that flow.

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