How to Pronounce "gather dust"
expression
ˈɡæðɝ/ /ˈdəst
GATH-er DUST
ɡˈæðɐ/ /dˈʌst
GATH-uh DUST
Definition
To be left unused for a long time so that dust collects on it. Often used figuratively to mean something is being ignored, neglected, or unused.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæðɝ/ /ˈdəst
British English
ɡˈæðɐ/ /dˈʌst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GATH-er DUST
UK
GATH-uh DUST
Listen in Context
The old books have been gathering dust on the shelf for years.
My bicycle is just gathering dust in the garage.
The trophy started to gather dust after I stopped playing sports.
That old guitar of mine has just been gathering dust since I moved in.