dusty
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Covered with dust.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
a dusty carpet
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Powdery and resembling dust.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Grey or greyish.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dusty” mean?
Covered with dust.
Is “dusty” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.