Meaning & use

dust

noun·Everyday

Fine, dry particles of matter that settle on surfaces or hang in the air, often from dirt or debris.

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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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