Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dust-cloud
noun
/dʌst klaʊd/
Definition
A cloud of dust that is raised by strong winds or movement.
Examples
- When the truck sped down the dirt road, a thick dust-cloud followed in its wake.
- The dust-cloud from the construction site hung in the air, making it difficult to breathe.
- As the storm picked up, a dust-cloud swept across the landscape, transforming the view.
Meaning
A dust-cloud forms when fine particles are lifted into the air, often obscuring visibility and affecting air quality.
Synonyms
- Dust storm
- Dust whirlwind
- Dust haze
