1 B1 neutral
To remove dust from the interior of a container, room, or enclosed space.
"Before putting the new books in, she dusted out the old cabinet thoroughly."
separable
dust out
B1 neutral separable transitive
To clean the inside of something by removing dust, typically by wiping, brushing, or blowing.
In plain English
To remove dust from inside a container, room, or space.
What does "dust out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To remove dust ('out') from inside something — transparent.
Actually means
To remove dust from inside a container, room, or space.
Usage tip
Less common than 'dust off' but used when the action involves cleaning an interior space rather than a surface. Practical, everyday language used in cleaning and maintenance contexts.
Words that pair with "dust out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "dust out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
dust out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dusts out
he/she/it
Past simple
dusted out
yesterday
Past participle
dusted out
have + pp
-ing form
dusting out
continuous
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