# dust devil

> English word · Noun · IPA /dʌst ˈdɛvəl/

## Definitions
1. A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust (or dirt or sand) picked up from the ground.

## Etymology
From dust + devil.

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