# spurt

/ˈspɝt/ (US) · /spˈɜːt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spurt
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

a sudden, short burst of activity or growth. You use this when something happens very quickly for a short time.

For teachers: a sudden, brief period of rapid growth or activity. Often used to describe a temporary increase in speed, intensity, or volume.

## Examples

- There was a sudden spurt of growth in the company's sales.
- The athlete experienced a final spurt of energy during the last minute of the race to win the gold medal.
- Economists noted a brief spurt of inflation following the new tax policy, though they expected prices to stabilize within the next fiscal quarter.

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