Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Dust.
How to pronounce dust:
US
Dust - as a noun
Fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
Example: "The furniture was covered with dust"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
particulateparticulate matterHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debrisdetritusjunkrubbleHypernyms (Closely Related)
scraptrashHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dust - as a verb
Remove the dust from
Example: "Dust the cabinets"
Rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape
Example: "The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image"
Cover with a light dusting of a substance
Example: "Dust the bread with flour"
Example Sentences
"I need to clean the dust off these shelves."
"She wiped away the dust with a cloth."
"The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust."
"He sneezed when he accidentally inhaled the dust."
"The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dust from the ancient artifact."
Word Game Points
Is DUST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dust is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DUST has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is DUST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dust is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDUST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is DUST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dust is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDUST has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
