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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Workbenches, tool cabinets, and shelving units collect motor oil residue, sawdust, and dirt. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 A lot of places where there’s sawdust on the floor. Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026 The Moon — unlike Mars — does not have an atmosphere to supply carbon dioxide for growing algae, so the house-inflating fungi might have to be fed sawdust from Earth. Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 But sandwich lovers don’t need to panic, because according to the restaurant, removing the sawdust is the only change on the horizon. Richard Guzman, Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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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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