duster

noun

dust·er | \ ˈdə-stər

Definition of duster

1 : one that removes dust

2a(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 : dust storm

Examples of duster in a Sentence

He wore a tan duster.

Recent Examples on the Web

For quickly dusting blinds, Forte recommends going over both sides with a microfiber duster or opening the slats and going over each one with a damp cloth and followed by a dry one. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "The Best Way to Clean Windows, According to Our Cleaning Lab," 22 Feb. 2019 Throw a sweater on over a collared shirt and add a duster coat. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "His, Hers, Ours: Chic Cold-Weather Basics Beloved by All," 3 Jan. 2019 It’s applied in the same manner as boric acid, with a manual duster. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Rid of Termites," 8 Jan. 2019 The Italian fashion house partnered with the Swedish retailer for a capsule collection of everything from sequined overalls to baseball jersey dusters. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Aquaria, Marc Jacobs, Yolanda Hadid, and More Sparkled at the Moschino x H&M Runway Show and Party," 25 Oct. 2018 From left, fuzzy layers at Emporio Armani; a fluid ensemble by Valentino; a neat suit at Tod’s; Raf Simons’s maxi duster; Ralph Lauren’s cocoa coat. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "A Guide to the Most Wearable—and Unwearable—Men’s Trends for 2019," 24 Jan. 2019 Meanwhile, Khloé, 33, called upon one of her favorite maternity looks — pairing a fitted black number with a long brown fur-like duster overcoat. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Kim Kardashian Rocks Another Spandex Look in Tokyo During Outing with Khloé and Kourtney," 2 Mar. 2018 Yet no one can find a convenient place to store all of those supplies — not to mention their vacuum cleaner and upright dusters, brooms and mops. — Nicole Anzia, The Seattle Times, "5 ideas for dream storage spaces," 7 Jan. 2019 Comfortable while still polished, her duster elevated the entire look. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Kate Moss Puts a Supermodel Spin on Airport Style," 29 Nov. 2018

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