English Words Starting With D

• dust mite

  nounLow-Medium
  /ˈdʌst ˌmaɪt/A tiny arachnid (related to spiders) of the family Pyroglyphidae, commonly found in house dust and a common cause of household allergies.
• dust mop

  nounB2
  /ˈdʌst ˌmɒp/A long-handled cleaning tool with a soft, often fluffy head designed to remove dust from floors.
• dust mouse

  nounIntermediate-Low
  /ˈdʌst ˌbʌni/ (for 'dust bunny'); /ˈdʌst ˌmaʊs/ (for hypothetical 'dust mouse')A small, loose clump or ball of dust, hair, fibres, and debris that accumulates, typically in corners or under furniture.
• dust ruffle

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌst ˌrʌf(ə)l/A decorative piece of fabric, often pleated or ruffled, attached to the underside of a bed frame or box spring to conceal it and reach to the floor.
• dust shot

  nounC2
  /ˈdʌst ˌʃɒt/Finely powdered lead used in shotgun cartridges for hunting small game or birds at close range.
• dust storm

  nounMedium
  /ˈdʌst ˌstɔːm/A strong, turbulent wind that carries clouds of fine, dry particles of soil, sand, or dust, reducing visibility significantly.
• dust well

  nounC2
  /ˈdʌst ˌwel/To clean thoroughly by removing all dust and dirt from a surface or area.
• dust whirl

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌst ˌwɜːl/A small, rotating column of air and dust, typically occurring in hot, dry conditions.
• dust-bath

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌst ˌbɑːθ/The action of an animal, typically a bird or small mammal, rolling in dry soil or dust to clean its feathers or fur.
• dust-bathe

  verb-intransitiveC1
  /ˈdʌstˌbeɪð/To bathe in loose, dry soil or dust, as birds and some mammals do to clean their feathers/fur or remove parasites.
• dust-up

  nounverbMid-Frequency
  /ˈdʌst ʌp/A short, sharp fight or quarrel, typically physical or aggressive.
• dustbin

  nounB1
  /ˈdʌst.bɪn/A container for household rubbish or waste.
• dustcart

  nounC1
  /ˈdʌstkɑːt/A large vehicle used by municipal authorities to collect household rubbish/waste.
• dustcloth

  nounC1
  /ˈdʌstklɒθ/A piece of cloth, often soft or slightly textured, used specifically for removing dust from surfaces by wiping.
• duster

  nounB1
  /ˈdʌstə/A cloth, brush, or tool used for removing dust from surfaces.
• duster coat

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌstə kəʊt/A long, lightweight coat, typically made of cotton or linen, originally designed to protect clothing from dust while driving or riding.
• dustheap

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈdʌst.hiːp/A pile of discarded refuse, ashes, and dust; a rubbish heap.
• dustin

  nounRare (as a common word); Common (as a proper name)
  /ˈdʌs.tɪn/A given name of English origin, originally a surname derived from a medieval personal name.
• dusting

  nounB1
  /ˈdʌstɪŋ/the act of lightly removing loose dirt or powder from a surface.
• dusting-powder

  nounC1
  /ˈdʌstɪŋ ˌpaʊdə(r)/A fine powder, typically containing talc, applied to the skin to absorb moisture, prevent chafing, or provide a pleasant scent.

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