dust
Translation
dust
Examples
The furniture was covered in a layer of dust.
The furniture was covered in a layer of dust.
He wiped the dust off the table with a cloth.
He wiped the dust off the table with a cloth.
Grammar Patterns
((a layer of)) dust ((on sth.)) a layer of dust on something A layer of dust covered the furniture.
((to be)) covered in dust to be covered in dust The old books were covered in dust.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dirt, powder, grime
Etymology
From Old English 'dūst', meaning 'powder, earth'.
Memory Tips
Picture tiny particles floating in a sunbeam. That's dust.