flurry

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈflʌɹi/
/ˈflɝ.ɹi/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A light, brief snowfall.

2 Definition

A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze.

Example Sentences
  • a flurry of wind
3 Definition

A shower of dust, leaves etc. brought on by a sudden gust of wind.

4 Definition

Any sudden activity; a stir.

Example Sentences
  • The day before the wedding was a flurry of preparations.
5 Definition

A snack consisting of soft ice cream mixed with small pieces of fruit, cookie crumbs, etc.

6 Definition

The violent spasms of a dying whale.

7 Definition

An occurrence of something (countable instances) in large numbers, happening suddenly or in a short period of time.

Synonyms
barrage volley
Example Sentences
  • The fencer landed a flurry of hits on her opponent.
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To agitate, bewilder, fluster.

2 Definition

To move or fall in a flurry.