# sawdust

/ˈsɔˌdəst/ (US) · /sˈɔːdʌst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sawdust
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the small pieces of wood that come off when you cut or sand wood. It is a common material in carpentry and woodworking.

For teachers: the fine particles of wood produced by the cutting or grinding of timber.

## Examples

- The floor was covered in sawdust after the carpenter finished.
- The workshop was filled with a thick layer of sawdust from the morning's heavy cutting of oak planks.
- While the primary concern was the structural integrity of the beam, the accumulation of sawdust in the basement created a significant fire hazard that required immediate cleanup.

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