duster

noun

dust·​er ˈdə-stər 

1

: one that removes dust

2

a(1)

: a long lightweight overgarment to protect clothing from dust

(2)

: a long coat cut like a duster

called also duster coat

b

: a dress-length housecoat

3

: one that scatters fine particles

specifically : a device for applying insecticidal or fungicidal dusts to crops

4

: dust storm

Examples of duster in a Sentence

He wore a tan duster.

Recent Examples on the Web

During the event, Musk mentioned the Blade Runner franchise by name while describing sci-fi depictions of the future, and the livestream cut to an image depicting a man wearing a duster jacket and standing in front of a ruinous, apocalyptic cityscape. —Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024

While heading to the airport in Toronto with her son Pax, the actress wore a duster coat with wide-leg pants. —Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024

That means shaking dusters outside to release particles, and washing rags in the washing machine along with a disinfecting solution of bleach or vinegar. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024

Autumnal outfits ranged from black leather suits to long camel duster coats to dark sunglasses worn indoors. —Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing duster

• crop duster
• feather duster
• knuckle-duster

Kids Definition

duster

noun

dust·​er ˈdəs-tər 

1

: one that dusts

2

a

: a loose-fitting usually lightweight long coat

called also duster coat

b

: a dress-length housecoat

3

: one that scatters fine particles

especially : a device for applying insecticidal or fungicidal dusts to crops compare crop duster