What is sawdust? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of sawdust

sawdustnoun
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/ˈsɔːdʌst//ˈsɔːdʌst/

Where does the word sawdust come from?

The origin of the word "sawdust" dates back to the Middle English time when "saw" referred to a carpenter's saw, and "ust" meant ashes or crumbs. The term "saust" appeared in the 14th century when sawdust was first recognized as a byproduct of woodworking. In early furniture making and shipbuilding industries, sawdust was thrown on the ground as a means of sweeping and dusting the workshop floors. The first recorded mention of sawn dust being used as animal bedding and as a soil conditioner dates to the mid-18th century. The word "sawdust" was officially added to the English dictionary in the 1700s, and over time, the term came to refer specifically to the fine wood debris generated by sawing and planing machinery. Today, sawdust is used not only for animal bedding and gardening but also as a packaging material, a flavoring agent in food processing, and as a waste product in various industrial applications. Its versatility and abundance make sawdust a common household item and an essential material across various industries.

Vocabulary summary sawdust

type noun

meaning sawdust

meaning (figurative) expose someone's bragging, expose someone's empty nature, expose someone

Example of vocabulary sawdustnamespace

The carpenter swept up sawdust from the floor of his workshop as he prepared to leave for the day.
The woodworker dumped a bucket of sawdust into the back of his pickup truck to dispose of it properly.
As the woodworker planed the rough edges off the board, he couldn't help but admire the way the sawdust swirled around his feet.
The artist sprinkled sawdust around the base of his sculpture, creating a natural-looking mound of earth.
The crocheter cleared a space on her table for her next project, sweeping sawdust into a corner before starting.