dust

/dˈʌst/

/ˈdəst/

to dust

MAIN VERB

to use a soft cloth to remove dust from the surface of something like pieces of furniture

cover with a light dusting of a substance

rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape

distribute loosely

synonyms : disperse

Dust

the fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, earth, or pollen, that can be easily carried by the wind

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

synonyms : debris

free microscopic particles of solid material

Examples

1. His clubs are collecting dust now.

2. They dusted their eggnog with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

3. His throat was dry as dust.

4. The baker dusted the pastry with a generous amount of icing sugar.