dusting

noun
UK: /ˈdʌstɪŋ/
US: /ˈdʌstɪŋ/

  1. The act of removing dust from a surface.

    1. The dusting is done every Saturday.
    2. Regular dusting is essential for allergy sufferers, removing allergens from surfaces.

Synonyms

sweeping
dusting verb

  1. The action of applying a fine powder to something.

    1. She did the dusting with powder.
    2. After baking, the chef finished the cake dusting it lightly with powdered sugar.

  2. Present participle of dust: Removing dust from a surface.

    1. I am dusting all of the shelves.
    2. She spent the morning dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets for a fresh start.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dusting" is /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dusting": sweeping.

Example usage of "dusting": "The dusting is done every Saturday.". More examples on the page.