Meaning & Definition of Dust in English

1. Fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air

• "The furniture was covered with dust"

2. The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

3. Free microscopic particles of solid material

• "Astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust"

1. Remove the dust from

• "Dust the cabinets"

2. Rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape

• "The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image"

3. Cover with a light dusting of a substance

• "Dust the bread with flour"

4. Distribute loosely

• "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"