dust — fine particles of matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: fine particles of matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʌst/
Example Sentences
- My laptop screen collected so much dust, I thought it had developed cataracts!
- The old piano had been gathering dust in the corner for years.
- After the construction, everything in the house was covered with a thick layer of dust.
dust
NOUN[/dʌst/]
fine particles of matter
fine particles of matter
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'dust' derives from Old English 'dust', which originated from Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'dry earth' or 'vapor, smoke'. The term evolved to describe fine, dry particles of matter.
Breakdown
The word is a simple Old English noun with Proto-Germanic roots related to dryness and particulate matter. No productive morphological components; it is a root word that entered English in its complete form.
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📝Examples
“My laptop screen collected so much dust, I thought it had developed cataracts!”
“The old piano had been gathering dust in the corner for years.”
“After the construction, everything in the house was covered with a thick layer of dust.”
“She decided to dust off her old guitar and start playing again.”
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