1. plural of dusting; light coatings or sprinklings of dust or powder on a surface
2. plural of dusting; acts or instances of removing dust from surfaces by wiping or brushing
3. plural of dusting; small amounts of a substance (such as sugar, flour, or spice) sprinkled lightly over food
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The dustings of snow on the mountain peaks looked beautiful in the morning light.
• She gave the furniture several dustings with a soft cloth.
• The baker added dustings of powdered sugar to the top of the cupcakes.
• Light dustings of pollen covered the car after spring arrived.
• Regular dustings of the shelves keep the books clean and fresh.
• The chef finished the dessert with delicate dustings of cinnamon.