dusting

[ duhs-ting ]

noun

1. a light application:

   a dusting of powder.

2. a beating; defeat:

   He gave his opponent a good dusting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dusting¹

First recorded in 1615–25; dust + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But will he be dusting off his vocal chops for another pop cover like in the first film?

From Los Angeles Times

Mountains in San Bernardino and Riverside counties are expected to see a dusting of snow Friday night, with accumulation of up to two inches for communities above 5,000 feet of elevation.

From Los Angeles Times

Organic strawberries from Harry’s Berries are given a light dusting of California-grown guajillo chile, a squeeze of Key lime and a sprinkle of Big Sur sea salt before being slowly dehydrated.

From Los Angeles Times

“One is the trichomes,” she said, referring to the crystal-like dusting on the buds and some leaves that appears clear or milky white for most of the plant’s growth cycle.

From Los Angeles Times

A feed of Arctic air has brought below-average temperatures by day and by night with heavy showers blowing across the UK - and even a dusting of snow over the highest mountains in northern Scotland.

From BBC