Dust

/dʌst/

The meaning and definition of Dust, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
“Dusting always makes me cough.”
To spray or cover something with fine powder or liquid.
“The mother dusted her baby's bum with talcum powder.”

noun

A disturbance or uproar.
“to raise, or kick up, a dust”
The act of cleaning by dusting.

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