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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If possible, replace rock salt with salt-free deicers or swap out some of the salt for salt-free grit, such as sand, gravel, sawdust, or kitty litter. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025 The finish blends sawdust, butter, coffee, and caramel, creating a flavorful experience. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 To make your compost pile run as efficiently as possible, layer 1 part nitrogen-rich citrus peels and other kitchen scraps with 3 parts carbon-rich materials, such as autumn leaves, weed-free straw, and sawdust. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024 On the nose, notes of caramel corn, rich oak, sugar plum, lots of clove, vanilla creme wafers, pipe tobacco, bramble fruit and sawdust. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sawdust 

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First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sawdust was circa 1528

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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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