dust
🇺🇸
/dʌst/
🇬🇧
/dʌst/
noun
B1
tiny dry particles of dirt or other material
The wind blew dust into the air.
B1
dirt that collects on surfaces indoors
There was a layer of dust on the old books.
R
a fine powder made from a specific material
The factory produced gold dust as a byproduct.
verb
R
to clean by wiping away dust
I need to dust the shelves to remove the dust.
R
to brush or wipe dirt off something
He brushed the dust from his coat after the hike.
R
to sprinkle a fine powder over something
Dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
translation
tiny dry particles of dirt or other material; dirt that collects on surfaces indoors; a fine powder made from a specific material
to clean by wiping away dust; to brush or wipe dirt off something; to sprinkle a fine powder over something
Word Forms
3rd Present
dusts
Progressive
dusting
Past
dusted
Perfect
dusted
Plural
dusts