Dust is very small, dry pieces of dirt that you can see on things or in the air. It is common inside and outside buildings.
There is dust on the table.
The wind blew dust everywhere.
To dust means to clean something by removing the small pieces of dirt or dust. People often dust their homes to keep them clean.
I dust the shelves every week.
Please dust the furniture now.
Dust can also mean a fine powder made from something, like spices, flowers, or makeup. This dust is not dirt, but a soft powder.
She used rose dust on her face.
Add some dust to the cake mix.
Space dust means very small particles found in space between stars and planets. Scientists study this dust to learn about the universe.
Space dust forms new stars and planets.
The telescope can see tiny dust in space.
To dust someone means to defeat or beat them very easily in a game or fight. It is a slang or informal use.
They dusted their opponents in the match.
He dusted the competition easily.
Dust can mean tiny pieces of dry earth or soil, especially in dry and windy places. It is dust that comes from the ground.
Farmers work with dust on the field.
Strong winds blow dust from the land.
In special areas like photography or film, dust can mean a thin layer of powder or tiny particles that create visual effects or change surfaces.
The photographer used dust for the effect.
The dust on the lens changed the picture.
