Dust Definition & Meaning
dust
- noun
- fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air; "the furniture was covered with dust"
- the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
- free microscopic particles of solid material; "astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust"
- verb
- remove the dust from; "dust the cabinets"
- 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"
- cover with a light dusting of a substance; "dust the bread with flour"
- distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
"Dust" in song lyrics
See how dust is used in real songs:
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"Hollow tips thugs, dipped in the diamond dust"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers -
"Then spread your wings like an angel and get high like dust"
2nd II None f/ DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Playa Hamm — Got A Nu Woman -
"Such transform over rhythms on dust"
3rd Bass — No Static at All
Words that rhyme with dust
Usage tips for "dust"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does dust mean?
- fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air; "the furniture was covered with dust" the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up free microscopic particles of solid material; "astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust" remove the dust from; "dust the cabinets" rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape
- What part of speech is dust?
- Dust is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does dust have?
- Dust has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).