# bark dust

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Shredded, ground, or chipped wood used for landscaping, gardening, or composting.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bark, dust.

## Etymology
The timber industry was prominent in Oregon and surrounding areas from roughly 1870–2000, which is apparently connected to the term's regionality.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bark-dust