The ground was covered with a thick layer of dust.
The ground was covered with a thick layer of dust.
English
dust
dʌst
Meaning: fine powder consisting of very small pieces of dirt or waste
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Example sentences
The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust.
The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust.
Dust particles were floating in the sunlight.
Dust particles were floating in the sunlight.
Dust began to accumulate on the old books.
Dust began to accumulate on the old books.
She used an old rag to wipe the dust off the table.
She used an old rag to wipe the dust off the table.
Usage Notes
Commonly found on surfaces that haven't been cleaned for a while. Can be uncountably many tiny particles.
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