Meaning & use
dust
Fine, dry particles of matter that settle on surfaces or hang in the air, often from dirt or debris.
See it in a sentence
A thick layer of dust covered every shelf in the abandoned house.
Sunlight revealed dust drifting slowly through the still afternoon air.
A note on using this word
As a verb, dust means to remove dust from a surface, the opposite of what the noun describes covering it with.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To remove dust from a surface by wiping or brushing it.
She dusted the bookshelves before guests arrived for dinner.
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