Definition of Dust

Dust

1. Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter, so comminuted that they may be raised and wafted by the wind; that which is crumbled too minute portions; fine powder; as, clouds of dust; bone dust.
2. A single particle of earth or other matter.
3. The earth, as the resting place of the dead.
4. The earthy remains of bodies once alive; the remains of the human body.
5. Figuratively, a worthless thing.
6. Figuratively, a low or mean condition.
7. Gold dust
8. Coined money; cash.
9. To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor.
10. To sprinkle with dust.
11. To reduce to a fine powder; to levigate.