dusting

American  

[duhs-ting] / ˈdʌs tɪŋ /

noun

1. a light application.

   a dusting of powder.

2. a beating; defeat.

   He gave his opponent a good dusting.

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Etymology

Origin of dusting

First recorded in 1615–25; dust + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

For years, I left a trail behind me: stacked dishes, smeared counters, a fine dusting of flour like evidence.

From Salon

A hit of Worcestershire deepens the savoriness, and a dusting of cayenne on the finished dish offers a quiet jolt, just enough to make you notice it.

From Salon

Let the baked star cool before sprinkling with a generous dusting of powdered sugar.

From Salon

In front of me, Autumn is dusting herself off.

From Literature

A dusting of snowflakes still clung to the envelope, like a sprinkling of white sugar on a cupcake.

From Literature