dust mite

noun

: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite

Examples of dust mite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tolbert warns that food storage containers with lids should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination from dust mites and other parasites, especially before refilling. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Tolbert says residual fat and crumbs left behind in a pet food storage container can attract dust mites and parasites over time. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Dust can make your living spaces look neglected, but more importantly, the debris feeds dust mites and worsens allergies. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Vacuum the surface using your vacuum's upholstery attachment to remove dust, crumbs, and dust mites. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dust mite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Medical Definition

dust mite

noun

: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) implicated in human allergic reactions to dust

especially : house dust mite