dustings

/ˈdʌstɪŋz/
noun
  1. Light, thin layers of a fine powder or substance that settle on a surface.
    • After the sandstorm, a fine dusting of sand coated every window sill.
    • The old bookshelf was covered in dustings of flour from the nearby bakery.
    • The baker left dustings of powdered sugar on the counter after making donuts.
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