Pronunciation: /dʌst/
noun fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces
A1 I need to clean the dust off the bookshelf.
A2 The room was filled with dust, making it hard to breathe.
B1 She wiped the dust off the old photo frame.
B2 The antique furniture was covered in a thick layer of dust.
C1 The dust particles in the air were causing allergies for some people.
C2 The forensic team found traces of dust on the murder weapon.
verb to remove dust from a surface by wiping or brushing
A1 She dusts the shelves every week.
A2 I need to dust off my old books before donating them.
B1 The cleaning lady dusted the furniture in the living room.
B2 I dusted the top of the ceiling fan to remove the built-up grime.
C1 The archaeologist carefully dusted off the ancient artifacts before studying them.
C2 After years of neglect, the old mansion was finally dusted and restored to its former glory.
adjective covered with or consisting of dust
A1 I cleaned the dusty shelves in my room.
A2 The old book was covered in dust.
B1 The dusty road made it hard to see ahead.
B2 The antique furniture was covered in a thick layer of dust.
C1 The dusty attic was filled with old treasures waiting to be discovered.
C2 The abandoned house was filled with dust and cobwebs, untouched for years.
formal The furniture in the old house was covered in a thick layer of dust.
informal I need to dust the shelves before our guests arrive.
slang I haven't dusted my room in ages, it's a total mess.
figurative His dreams were gathering dust as he settled for a mundane job.
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