dust

[US]/dʌst/
[UK]/dʌst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter
vt. & vi. to remove dust by brushing or wiping
vt. to scatter (powder) over something.

Phrases & Collocations

dust particles

dust storm

dust off

dust mask

in the dust

dust removal

dust collector

coal dust

dust collection

dust control

dust concentration

dust catcher

dust remover

dust explosion

dust emission

fine dust

flue dust

dust filter

dust content

dust particle

dust and ashes

dust bowl

Example Sentences

a film of dust on the piano.

yellow dust of the flowers

dust a cake with sugar

aspirate dust into the lung

There is a lot of dust on this table.

to dust sugar on to a cake

a collection of dust on the piano.

This is the dust of our ancestors.

a thick odour of dust and perfume.

shook the dust from the cushions.

The dust was blowing in the streets.

He swept the dust away.

microscopic specks of dust

a dust shield blotting out the sun.

a film of dust coated the floor.

dust and dirt collect so quickly .

scatter my dust and ashes.

a quick dust, to get rid of the cobwebs.

he'd had a dust-up with Vera.

Real-world Examples

He puts some fairy dust on their shoulders.

Source: Peter Pan

The only difference is that there's not enough dust.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

Gas and dust are inside these arms.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Dust storms rage across the planet.

Source: Searching for life on Mars

I just want to get the dust off.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

There is so much dust on the table.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

I'm pooping the same... I'm pooping the dust spot.

Source: Listening Digest

However, if something bites the dust, it has failed.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

It dashes the dust with its numberless feet.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

Gradually, dust and plant debris will cover the resin.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

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