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

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

Closet floors and corners: These collect dust bunnies and debris over time. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026

There’s still a time and place for the pristine glassware, fancy silver, and perfectly arranged centerpieces, but no one is going to judge you if there’s a little dust bunny in the corner or for choosing paper napkins over linen. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 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