dust bunny

noun

: an aggregate of dust
swept the dust bunnies from under the bed

Examples of dust bunny in a Sentence

I swept the dust bunnies from under the bed.
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This approach is strong enough to suction out dust bunnies but soft enough to avoid scratches. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 Its turbo tool attachment lifts fur from upholstery and curtains, while its 9-foot telescoping wand reaches dust bunnies hiding under low-lying furniture. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 How many dust bunnies are calling the hard-to-reach places in your house home? Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 Typically placed atop a box spring or bed frame, their drape helps to keep dust bunnies from piling up under the bed. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dust bunny

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dust bunny was in 1952

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“Dust bunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20bunny. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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