word
Dust
Duhst
/ˈdʌst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dust
Dictionary meaning
Fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air.
Examples
- The furniture was covered with dust.
- Astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust.
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