duster

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
  2. noun a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
  3. noun a piece of cloth used for dusting

Etymology

From dust + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dust storm, sandstorm, sirocco

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