duster
noun
dust·er
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Definition of duster
1
: one that removes dust
2a(1)
: a long lightweight overgarment to protect clothing from dust
(2)
: a long coat cut like a duster
— called also duster coat
b
: a dress-length housecoat
3
: one that scatters fine particles
specifically
: a device for applying insecticidal or fungicidal dusts to crops
4
: dust storm
Examples of duster in a Sentence
He wore a tan duster.
Recent Examples on the Web
Frenetic, driven and a natural troublemaker, the real Mrs von der Leyen belies her smooth public image: less twinset and pearls than knuckle-duster and caffeine pills. — The Economist, "Does Ursula von der Leyen have the right skills for the EU Commission?," 18 July 2019 Since its launch in 2012, the Lisa Rinna Collection has sold more than 3.1 million units, and that duster has sold 180,000 units this year, according to a QVC spokesperson. — Yvonne Villarreal, chicagotribune.com, "Lisa Rinna just wanted to be famous. With ‘Real Housewives,’ she got her wish," 11 July 2019 Since its launch in 2012, the Lisa Rinna Collection has sold more than 3.1 million units, and that duster has sold 180,000 units this year, according to a QVC spokesperson. — Yvonne Villarreal, chicagotribune.com, "Lisa Rinna just wanted to be famous. With ‘Real Housewives,’ she got her wish," 11 July 2019 Since its launch in 2012, the Lisa Rinna Collection has sold more than 3.1 million units, and that duster has sold 180,000 units this year, according to a QVC spokesperson. — Yvonne Villarreal, latimes.com, "Lisa Rinna just wanted to be famous. With ‘Real Housewives,’ she got her wish," 9 July 2019 If a mirror does get dusty, Harris recommends dusting with a feather duster or using a small amount of window-cleaning solution on the plate. — Helen Carefoot, Twin Cities, "How to decorate with mirrors without turning your home into a fun house," 29 June 2019 If a mirror does get dusty, Harris recommends dusting with a feather duster or using a small amount of window-cleaning solution on the plate. — Helen Carefoot, Twin Cities, "How to decorate with mirrors without turning your home into a fun house," 29 June 2019 Nearby, Chris Gurdal was having better luck with his handmade $8 furniture dusters. — Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, "Jazz comes out during the day at Fillmore Street festival," 6 July 2019 If a mirror does get dusty, Harris recommends dusting with a feather duster or using a small amount of window-cleaning solution on the plate. — Helen Carefoot, Twin Cities, "How to decorate with mirrors without turning your home into a fun house," 29 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'duster.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for duster
duster
noun
English Language Learners Definition of duster
: something that removes dust
US
: a device that is used by farmers to spray chemicals (such as pesticides) over a large area
US, somewhat old-fashioned
: a long light coat
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