sawdust

noun

saw·​dust ˈsȯ-(ˌ)dəst How to pronounce sawdust (audio)
: fine particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

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Across the global timber industry, vast quantities of sawdust are generated as a byproduct of processing wood, often piling up with limited pathways for reuse. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026 Music City is an intimate, gritty, and thrilling take on the world of beers, guitars, sawdust, and sunshine. Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026 Derived from sustainable agricultural and forestry sidestreams such as sawdust and straw, the resins address a significant part of the sustainability challenge. Etiido Uko march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026 Common household waste, like sawdust and used coffee grounds, can make effective salt substitutes. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sawdust

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circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sawdust was circa 1528

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“Sawdust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sawdust. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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sawdust

noun
saw·​dust ˈsȯd-(ˌ)əst How to pronounce sawdust (audio)
: tiny particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

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