flurry

1 of 2

noun

flur·​ry ˈflər-ē How to pronounce flurry (audio)
ˈflə-rē
plural flurries
Synonyms of flurry
1
a
: a gust of wind
b
: a brief light snowfall
2
a
: a brief period of commotion or excitement
b
: a sudden occurrence of many things at once : barrage sense 2
a flurry of requests
3
: a brief advance or decline in prices : a short-lived outburst of trading activity

flurry

2 of 2

verb

flurried; flurrying

transitive verb

: to cause to become agitated and confused

intransitive verb

: to move in an agitated or confused manner

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Examples of flurry in a Sentence

Noun We had a few flurries yesterday. a flurry of activity on the floor of the stock market as soon as the news spread Verb flurried by visions of falls and broken bones, the parents wouldn't even allow the child to ride a bike
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Noun
His flurry of buying came on the tail end of a steep four-day spiral that was sparked by the unveiling of his plan for broad and high tariffs. — Alex Harring,luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 July 2026 But that little flurry of excitement still did not mark any sudden change in American culture. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Verb
During the day, as guests flurry between classes and treatments, all roads can lead to The Roost for coffees and snacks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 Metro Detroit can expect mostly cloudy skies on Tuesday, with a light snow shower or flurry possible. — Karen Carter, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flurry

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from flurr to throw scatteringly

First Known Use

Noun

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

circa 1757, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of flurry was in 1686

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flurry

1 of 2 noun
flur·​ry ˈflər-ē How to pronounce flurry (audio)
ˈflə-rē
plural flurries
1
a
: a gust of wind
b
: a brief light snowfall
2
: a sudden commotion
a flurry of publicity
3
: a brief outburst of activity
a flurry of trading in the stock exchange

flurry

2 of 2 verb
flurried; flurrying
: to become or cause to become agitated and confused

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