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Dust Definition & Meaning

1. Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter that settle on surfaces or are carried in the air.

Example: The furniture was covered in a thick layer of dust after weeks of neglect.

2. A state of confusion or disorder.

Example: The sudden announcement threw the office into a cloud of dust as everyone scrambled to adjust their schedules.

3. To clean or wipe away dust from a surface.

Example: She dusted the bookshelves before placing the new books on them.

4. To sprinkle a fine powder or substance onto something.

Example: The chef dusted the dessert with powdered sugar before serving.

5. A cloud of fine particles, such as smoke or pollen, that hangs in the air.

Example: The construction site was engulfed in a thick cloud of dust, making it difficult to breathe.

Examples of the word dust used in sentences.

  • Don't forget to dust the frames on the walls for a cleaner look.
  • She wiped the dust off of the antique vase with a cloth.
  • I need to dust my bookshelf because it's getting quite dusty.
  • The dust in the living room is bothering my allergies.
  • He coughed as the dust from the construction site filled his lungs.
  • After the construction, the whole house was covered in a thick layer of dust.
  • I saw a cloud of dust when the car drove down the dirt road.
  • I need to clean my room because there's too much dust on my desk.
  • Can you please wipe off the dust from the book before handing it to me?
  • My allergies always flare up when I'm around a lot of dust.
  • The construction workers wore masks to protect themselves from the dust that was kicked up by the jackhammer.
  • When the storm came through, it left a thick layer of dust all over my car.
  • I didn't realize how much dust had accumulated on my computer until I tried to clean it and my rag turned black.
  • I hate dusting my shelves every week, but it's better than letting the dust build up.
  • The antique store had a beautiful old vase, but it had a layer of dust on it that made me think it had been sitting there for years.
  • The old attic was filled with cobwebs and dust, making it difficult to breathe.
  • After completing the renovation, the room was covered in a thick layer of dust.
  • The construction workers wore masks to protect themselves from the dust and debris.
  • She sneezed loudly, causing a cloud of dust to rise from the pile of old books.
  • The antique vase on the shelf had collected so much dust that it was almost unrecognizable.
  • He coughed and sneezed as he cleaned the dusty old attic, rummaging through long-forgotten possessions.
  • The intricate antique furnishings were covered in a fine layer of dust, having been left untouched for several years.
  • She carefully removed the dust cover from her beloved piano, revealing the polished wood and ivory keys beneath.
  • The hot, dry winds whipped up clouds of dust, making it difficult for the travelers to see their way across the arid desert.
  • The old book had been sitting on the shelf for so long that a thick coating of dust had settled on its pages, obscuring the title.
  • As she swept the living room, clouds of dust rose up from the floor and made her sneeze uncontrollably.
  • The old photographs in the attic had been untouched for years and were now faded and covered in dust.
  • The construction workers wore masks to protect themselves from the swirling dust as they drilled into the concrete.
  • The scientist examined the samples of dust under a microscope, searching for any traces of rare minerals.
  • The antique books on the shelves were covered in a thick layer of dust, making it difficult to read their titles.
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