The car sped past us, leaving a trail of dust.

Meaning: This sentence describes a car moving so fast that it leaves a trail of dust in its wake, creating a visual image of speed and motion.

Choice of Words: Trail is a path or mark left by something that has passed. Dust is a fine powder that is often created when something is disturbed or moved. Together, "trail of dust" means a path of fine powder left behind by something moving quickly.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The car sped down the highway, leaving a trail of dust behind.
• Car sped on, leaving dust.
• The train sped through the countryside, leaving a trail of smoke behind.
• The train sped through the countryside, leaving a trail of smoke.
• Cars zoomed past, leaving a trail of noise and fumes.
• The red car sped past the blue house.
• The red car sped past the green light.
• A car sped past the house.
• The car sped past, a blur of red.
• The car sped past.