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

I do my best to let go of the elusive dusting of guilt that threatens the peace I’ve made with myself.

From Literature

Even Tom Brady, who will be 50 by then, is interested in dusting off his cleats.

From The Wall Street Journal

America’s banks are dusting off their spending wish lists.

From The Wall Street Journal

I schlepped in oversized bags of flour and sugar to make cranberry-orange and pumpkin-chocolate loaves for Christmas—leaving a fine dusting of powder in the pantry.

From Salon

Then warmth: a drop of vanilla, a whisper of cinnamon, a dusting of cardamom or ginger.

From Salon