dusting
Dusting (noun) means a light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder. Example: “A light dusting of snow covered the rooftops overnight.”
How to use dusting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thin covering (like a bit of snow or icing sugar) or the act of cleaning dust off things.
Word forms
dustings plural
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A light _____ of snow covered the rooftops overnight.
Etymology
The "-ing" form of "dust," used both for the chore and for describing a thin, dust-like layer of something.
Rhymes for dusting
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What does “dusting” mean?
The word “dusting” means a light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder. In plain terms, a thin covering (like a bit of snow or icing sugar) or the act of cleaning dust off things.
How do you pronounce “dusting”?
“Dusting” is pronounced DUHS-tihng (/ˈdʌstɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dusting” in a sentence?
Here is “dusting” used in a sentence: “A light dusting of snow covered the rooftops overnight.”
What part of speech is “dusting”?
“Dusting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “dusting” have?
“Dusting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder.