Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
rust
|noun • verb • adjective
Advertisement
N
noun
A reddish-brown oxide coating formed on iron or steel by the action of oxygen and moisture.
Example Sentences
"The old bike was covered in rust after sitting outside for years."
"He used sandpaper to remove the rust from the metal surface."
"The rust on the car's undercarriage was a sign of neglect."
V
verb
To become or cause to become corroded by rust.
Example Sentences
"If you leave the tools outside, they will rust."
"The moisture in the air may cause the iron to rust over time."
"She was surprised to see her bike rust after just a few weeks."
A
adjective
Of a reddish-brown color, resembling rust.
Example Sentences
"She wore a rust-colored dress to the party."
"The walls were painted in a warm rust hue."
"The autumn leaves turned a beautiful rust shade before falling."