Dusting

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌstɪŋ/

Dusting (noun)

  1. The act of removing dust from surfaces using a cloth, brush, or spray.
  2. A thin covering of powder spread over food or another surface.
  3. The process of spreading a fine chemical powder to kill or control insects.

Examples

  • Dusting keeps shelves looking fresh.
  • Dusting takes only a few minutes each day.

Dusting (verb)

  1. To clean a surface by wiping or brushing away dust.
  2. To spread a small amount of powder over something so it forms a light layer.

Examples

  • I dust the table before guests arrive.
  • She dusts the shelves every weekend.