Dust

usgb/dʌst/
noun

Tiny dry particles in the air or on surfaces.

I need to clean the dust off these old books.
Visual representation of "dust" - Tiny dry particles in the air or on surfaces

Often appears as...

  • dust particles
  • dust off
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Household Chores

Often used when talking about cleaning or problems with neglecting chores.

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We need to dust the living room, it's been a while.
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Environment Descriptor

Describes an environment that's dirty, old, or not used in a long time.

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The attic was thick with dust.
Visual representation of the word "Dust"

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