sawdust

noun

saw·​dust ˈsȯ-(ˌ)dəst 

: fine particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

Examples of sawdust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hang upside down to dry before cutting off the stalk and storing them in cardboard or wood boxes lined with newspaper, sawdust, vermiculite, wood shavings or peat moss. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Upon even closer inspection, a yellow, sawdust like appearance and entry hole at the base of the stem is often found. — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026

They're grown on agricultural byproducts that would otherwise be waste, primarily wheat bran from local milling and sawdust from lumber cutting. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

Look for small round holes, sawdust piles, and sticky yellow stains near wooden structures to spot an infestation. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sawdust

• adjust
• combust
• discussed
• disgust
• distrust
• entrust
• intrust
• mistrust
• nonplussed
• robust
• stardust
• unjust

Kids Definition

sawdust

noun

saw·​dust ˈsȯd-(ˌ)əst 

: tiny particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting