1
: one that removes dust
2
a(1)
: a long lightweight overgarment to protect clothing from dust
(2)
: a long coat cut like a duster
called also duster coat
b
: a dress-length housecoat
3
: one that scatters fine particles
specifically
: a device for applying insecticidal or fungicidal dusts to crops
4
Examples of duster in a Sentence
He wore a tan duster.
Recent Examples on the Web
To perform the heartfelt ballad, Palmer slipped into a white lace minidress and a matching sheer duster.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
The 27-year-old Oscar nominee—who wore a hoodie and jeans to his own Saturday Night Live after-party this month—opted for a designer latex duster coat for his flight to Narita, Japan.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2023
The adorable six-piece play set includes a pint-sized broom, mop, duster, brush and dustpan (all functional), as well as a stand to keep organized.
—Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 18 Nov. 2023
To remove dust, use a microfiber cloth or electrostatic duster like a Swiffer duster.
—Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
Other must-buys this Prime Day 2023 include shearling staples from Levi’s and Ly Varey Lin to Sergio Hudson’s winter white duster coat.
—Porter Simmons, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
From 2006 to 2020, the commission received reports of 1,133 hazardous incidents from huffing aerosol duster products.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 20 Apr. 2023
For regular maintenance, clean your leaves with a microfiber duster or a dry cloth.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
Consider this microfiber duster that not only clings to dust, but is also machine washable on sale for $13.
—Lily Gray, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
The 27-year-old Oscar nominee—who wore a hoodie and jeans to his own Saturday Night Live after-party this month—opted for a designer latex duster coat for his flight to Narita, Japan.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2023
The adorable six-piece play set includes a pint-sized broom, mop, duster, brush and dustpan (all functional), as well as a stand to keep organized.
—Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 18 Nov. 2023
To remove dust, use a microfiber cloth or electrostatic duster like a Swiffer duster.
—Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
Other must-buys this Prime Day 2023 include shearling staples from Levi’s and Ly Varey Lin to Sergio Hudson’s winter white duster coat.
—Porter Simmons, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
From 2006 to 2020, the commission received reports of 1,133 hazardous incidents from huffing aerosol duster products.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 20 Apr. 2023
For regular maintenance, clean your leaves with a microfiber duster or a dry cloth.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
Consider this microfiber duster that not only clings to dust, but is also machine washable on sale for $13.
—Lily Gray, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing duster
Dictionary Entries Near duster
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“Duster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duster. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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duster
noun
dust·er
ˈdəs-tər 
1
: one that dusts
2
a
: a loose-fitting usually lightweight long coat
called also duster coat
b
: a dress-length housecoat
3
: one that scatters fine particles
especially
: a device for applying insecticidal or fungicidal dusts to crops compare crop duster
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