/ Dictionary / Index S spurt: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: spurt Pronunciation: (spûrt), [key] — v.i. to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period: The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race. —v.t. to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout. —n. a sudden, forceful gush or jet. a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc. a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: spurt (Thesaurus) spurry spurtle Related Content Daily Word Quiz: secular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language