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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Use a vacuum to remove dust bunnies and pet hair from registers. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

Dust electronics with a microfiber cloth, and don't forget to clean cords and cables, where dust, hair, and other debris can turn into dust bunnies that cling like burrs. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026

The dust that collects in your home can turn into tumbleweed-like dust bunnies, wreaking havoc on allergies and indoor air quality. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dust bunny

• funny
• gunny
• honey
• money
• runny
• sonny
• sunny
• tunny