noun
- a compact mass of dust, lint, and debris that accumulates in corners, under furniture, or in air ducts
Usage: informal; also written as dust ball or dust-ball
Examples
- I found a large dustball under the bed when I was cleaning.
- The air filter was clogged with dustballs and needed to be replaced.
- Dustballs tend to form in corners where air circulation is poor.
- She swept up several dustballs from behind the refrigerator.
- Regular vacuuming helps prevent dustballs from accumulating on hardwood floors.