Definition of Spurt
Spurt
Spurt


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sudden, brief increase in activity or effort.

e.g. The team made a spurt in the last quarter to win the game.

(verb)
to move with a sudden speed or force;

e.g. The sports car spurted through the highway at a dangerous speed,

(noun)
a gush, sudden pouring out, or gushing stream;

e.g. A spurt of lemon juice gushed into her eye while she was squeezing the lemons.

(noun)
a sudden but brief burst of increased activity or effort;

e.g. After a quick spurt of productive working, she seems to get tired and demotivated.

(noun)
a moment or short period of time;

e.g. His running speed increases in short spurts.



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