noun
duster
DUHS-tuh
Duster (noun) means a cloth or soft implement used for wiping dust off surfaces. Example: “She kept a feather duster by the fireplace.”
noun
1
A cloth or soft implement used for wiping dust off surfaces.
"She kept a feather duster by the fireplace."
2
A long, loose-fitting lightweight coat.
"He wore a dust-coloured duster over his riding clothes."
How to use duster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the cloth you use to wipe dust away, or a long, loose coat.
Common pairings
feather duster
wear a duster
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Word forms
- Plural
- dusters
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Etymology
Formed from "dust" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning "thing (or person) that removes dust."
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What does “duster” mean?
The word “duster” means a cloth or soft implement used for wiping dust off surfaces. In plain terms, either the cloth you use to wipe dust away, or a long, loose coat.
How do you pronounce “duster”?
“Duster” is pronounced DUHS-tuh (/ˈdʌstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “duster” in a sentence?
Here is “duster” used in a sentence: “She kept a feather duster by the fireplace.”
What part of speech is “duster”?
“Duster” is a noun.
How many meanings does “duster” have?
“Duster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cloth or soft implement used for wiping dust off surfaces.
