sawdust

noun

saw·​dust ˈsȯ-(ˌ)dəst How to pronounce sawdust (audio)
: fine particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

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Elaborate breads are baked into the shapes of carpenter’s tools, ladders, and canes, which symbolize Joseph’s staff, while bread crumbs are scattered to represent sawdust. Cindy Salvato, Saveur, 19 Mar. 2025 The finish blends sawdust, butter, coffee, and caramel, creating a flavorful experience. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 The roots are then wrapped in sawdust, wet paper, hydrogel or other materials to keep them moist during shipping. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025 Trade professionals and home improvement DIYers often buy heavy-duty handheld vacuums to clean job site messes like sawdust, drywall dust or wood shavings. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sawdust

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First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sawdust was circa 1528

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“Sawdust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sawdust. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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sawdust

noun
saw·​dust ˈsȯd-(ˌ)əst How to pronounce sawdust (audio)
: tiny particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

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