duster

noun

dust·​er ˈdə-stər How to pronounce duster (audio)
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
: dust storm

Examples of duster in a Sentence

He wore a tan duster.
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The Grammy Award-winning singer incorporated Parton’s favorite symbol into her look, wearing a long-sleeve duster jacket with a butterfly wing pattern. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 To do the most thorough job, remove dust, cobwebs, and debris from the glass and window frame using a hand duster or soft brush before applying any wet solution. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 Jen recommends using a cobweb duster on a regular basis (every couple of weeks to monthly). — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 Lucy Liu’s Leather Duster Jacket Long, oversized duster coats have become a go-to for stars such as Hailey Bieber. — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duster

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of duster was in 1576

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duster

noun
dust·​er ˈdəs-tər How to pronounce duster (audio)
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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