dusting
Americannoun
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a light application.
a dusting of powder.
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a beating; defeat.
He gave his opponent a good dusting.
Etymology
Origin of dusting
Example Sentences
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A light dusting of snow fell on the area on Monday, signalling the upcoming start of the ski season.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Platner is dusting Mills by lopsided margins in polling averages.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Rainfall totals of half an inch to 1.5 inches are expected in the mountain and foothill regions, and there is a chance of a dusting of snow in areas above 6,000 feet elevation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The only distinguishing features were a few hurried strips of grilled chicken and a light dusting of Tony Chachere’s — not stirred into the sauce, mind you, but sprinkled on top, like an afterthought.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
I also worked in the antiques shop, cleaning and dusting things like the sets of beautiful Russian glasses that sat on the shelf.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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