Dust
Noun, Verb
UK
/dĘŚst/
US
/dĘŚst/
Definition
(n) : Small dry particles that gather on things.
(v) : To clean dust off, or to lightly cover with powder.
(v) : To clean dust off, or to lightly cover with powder.
Example
"(n) : Dust gathers quickly on unused shelves."
"(v) : She dusted the old bookshelf to make the room look neat and tidy again."
"(v) : The baker dusted the cake with powdered sugar before serving it to the guests."
Explanation
Dust is made of tiny, dry particles that settle on surfaces like furniture, floors, or shelves. It usually comes from dirt, fabric, or skin flakes in the air. People clean dust with a cloth, broom, or vacuum. Dust also appears in nature, like sand or smoke in the air. “Dust” can also be used as a verb, meaning to remove dust from something or to lightly cover something with a powder. For example, “She dusted the table” means she cleaned it, and “Dust the cake with sugar” means sprinkle sugar on it.