Definition of the word duster

Pronunciation of vocabulary duster

dusternoun

Lau

/ˈdʌstə(r)//ˈdʌstər/

Origin of the word duster

The word "duster" for a garment originated in the 19th century, likely evolving from the verb "to dust." This verb, itself, stemmed from the Old French "doster" meaning "to remove dust." The association with cleaning is clear, and the garment was initially a long, loose-fitting coat worn to protect clothing while dusting or cleaning. Over time, "duster" evolved to refer to various lightweight coats, from those worn by cowboys to fashionable garments. The word's connection to dust and cleaning remains, though its modern usage has expanded beyond its original purpose.

Vocabulary summary duster

typenoun

meaningduster

meaningduster; vacuum cleaner

meaning(US, US meaning), (like) dust

Example of vocabulary dusternamespace

meaning

a cloth for removing dust from furniture

một miếng vải để loại bỏ bụi khỏi đồ nội thất

meaning

a long, light coat

một chiếc áo khoác dài và nhẹ

meaning

a piece of clothing that you wear over your other clothes when you are cleaning the house, etc.

một mảnh quần áo mà bạn mặc bên ngoài quần áo khác khi bạn dọn dẹp nhà cửa, v.v.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary duster

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