outrush

The water outrush from the fountain creates a cooling mist.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sudden outward flow or rush: "outrush" refers to a rapid or forceful movement outward, such as a burst of liquid, gas, or people.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The outrush of water from the broken dam flooded the valley. (A sudden outward flow of water.)
  • There was a chaotic outrush of fans from the stadium after the concert ended. (A rapid movement of people leaving.)
  • The outrush of gas from the punctured tank created a loud hissing sound. (A forceful outward release of gas.)

Advanced Usage

• "outrush of emotion": a sudden and intense expression of feelings.
  • Her outrush of anger surprised everyone in the room. (A sudden outward display of anger.)
• "outrush of air": a rapid release of air from a confined space.
  • The outrush of air from the balloon caused it to fly wildly around the room. (A quick outward flow of air.)

Variants and Related Words

• Outrush (verb, rare): to rush or flow outward.
  • Water outrushed from the pipe. (Water flowed outward rapidly.)
• Rush (noun/verb): a sudden quick movement or flow.
  • The rush of the crowd was overwhelming. (A sudden movement of people.)
• Outflow (noun): the action of flowing out.
  • The outflow of money from the country increased. (Outward movement of funds.)

Synonyms

• Eruption: a sudden and violent outward burst.
• Gush: a rapid and plentiful flow of liquid.
• Surge: a sudden powerful forward or upward movement.
• Discharge: the release or outflow of something.

Related Idioms

• In a rush: doing something quickly or hurriedly.
  • He left in a rush, forgetting his keys. (He left hurriedly.)
• Rush out: to exit quickly.
  • The children rushed out of the classroom when the bell rang. (They exited rapidly.)