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.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Use this electric air duster to easily remove dust from various tech equipment and dirt in crevices.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Other pictures showcase Redd in an all-black ensemble with a chain around his neck standing next to Leray in a leopard print bra top, black duster and jeans.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Special dusters are made specifically for blinds, and many fabric curtains and drapes are machine washable.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Compressed Air Duster: on sale for $62.99 Original price: $99.99
Use this electric air duster to easily remove dust from various tech equipment and dirt in crevices.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Other pictures showcase Redd in an all-black ensemble with a chain around his neck standing next to Leray in a leopard print bra top, black duster and jeans.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Special dusters are made specifically for blinds, and many fabric curtains and drapes are machine washable.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Duster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duster. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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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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