powder

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verb

pow·der ˈpau̇-dər How to pronounce powder (audio)

powdered; powdering ˈpau̇-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce powder (audio)

transitive verb

: to sprinkle or cover with or as if with powder

: to reduce or convert to powder

: to hit very hard

intransitive verb

: to become powder

: to apply cosmetic powder

powderer

ˈpau̇-dər-ər How to pronounce powder (audio)

noun

powder

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noun

often attributive

: matter in a finely divided state : particulate matter

: a preparation in the form of fine particles especially for medicinal or cosmetic use

: fine dry light snow

: any of various solid explosives used chiefly in gunnery and blasting

powderless

ˈpau̇-dər-ləs How to pronounce powder (audio)

adjective

powderlike

ˈpau̇-dər-ˌlīk How to pronounce powder (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Verb She powdered her face and put on lipstick. you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food Noun The powder is made from the roots of the plant. Mix together the different powders. She crushed the peppercorns into a fine powder. We're running low on baby powder and diapers. We woke this morning to several inches of fresh powder on the ground. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Bronzers come in various formulas—from liquid to powder to cream—but the one for you ultimately comes down to your skin type.

ELLE, 22 Apr. 2022 From pencils to gel to powder; these will be the only products for your celebrity like fluffy brows.

Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 30 Mar. 2022 Mills the size of phone booths grind the bugs to powder.

Brittany J. Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2022 Syrup and butter are to sweet pancakes what podi (which translates to powder) and chutney are to these savory ones.

Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2022 Khan contrasts this whispery realism, meanwhile, with stark breaks to dissociative fantasy reflecting Mary’s inner turmoil: In her reveries, a ceiling cracks and crashes and floods, and the white cliffs of Dover crumble to powder.

Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Mar. 2022 Like when a mourning Slate skips throwing her ex’s clothes out the window and instead dumps his protein powder down the drain (which blows up in her face, like a cloud of smoke).

Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022 The big white Christmas news came for Seattle late Saturday in a region unaccustomed to powder on Dec. 25.

NBC News, 27 Dec. 2021 Forecasters estimate a likely La Niña visit to this part of the country, which if true, translates to powder for days and days—until May 2022 to be precise.

Stacey Lastoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2021

Noun

In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Shin also recommends avoiding loose powder or glittery eyeshadows, which can build up on the roots of your lashes, eventually weakening them and leading to breakage.

Katheryn Erickson, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 This self-warming, powder-to-mousse formula is infused with charcoal and turmeric to draw out impurities from pores like a magnet and leave skin glowing and fresh.

Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Drink patriotically with the Red, White and Bluetiful matcha made with vanilla almond milk, collagen, blueberry and beet powder ($8.95) available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 In 2017, the company recalled the snacks because they were packaged with other cookies that contained milk powder, which could cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 In another bowl stir together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Their unique jars, blended with good-for-you ingredients like beetroot powder, matcha and ginger root, are the perfect addition to any sweet or savory dish.

Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Mojo de ajo, raw salsa verde, white onion, cilantro, chile pequin powder, house corn tortillas.

Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

powder 1 of 2

verb

pow·der ˈpau̇-dər How to pronounce powder (audio)

powdered; powdering

: to sprinkle or cover with or as if with fine particles of something

The cookies were powdered with sugar.

: to reduce or change to powder

powder

2 of 2

noun

: a dry substance made up of fine particles

The stone was crushed into powder.

: something (as a food, medicine, or cosmetic) made in or changed to the form of a powder

garlic powder

: gunpowder

单词	powdering
释义	powder 1 of 2 verb pow·der ˈpau̇-dər powdered; powdering ˈpau̇-d(ə-)riŋ transitive verb 1 : to sprinkle or cover with or as if with powder 2 : to reduce or convert to powder 3 : to hit very hard intransitive verb 1 : to become powder 2 : to apply cosmetic powder powderer ˈpau̇-dər-ər noun powder 2 of 2 noun often attributive 1 : matter in a finely divided state : particulate matter 2 a : a preparation in the form of fine particles especially for medicinal or cosmetic use b : fine dry light snow 3 : any of various solid explosives used chiefly in gunnery and blasting powderless ˈpau̇-dər-ləs adjective powderlike ˈpau̇-dər-ˌlīk adjective see also take a powder Synonyms Verb atomize beat bray comminute crush disintegrate grind mill mull pound pulverize See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She powdered her face and put on lipstick. you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food Noun The powder is made from the roots of the plant. Mix together the different powders. She crushed the peppercorns into a fine powder. We're running low on baby powder and diapers. We woke this morning to several inches of fresh powder on the ground. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Bronzers come in various formulas—from liquid to powder to cream—but the one for you ultimately comes down to your skin type. ELLE, 22 Apr. 2022 From pencils to gel to powder; these will be the only products for your celebrity like fluffy brows. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 30 Mar. 2022 Mills the size of phone booths grind the bugs to powder. Brittany J. Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2022 Syrup and butter are to sweet pancakes what podi (which translates to powder) and chutney are to these savory ones. Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2022 Khan contrasts this whispery realism, meanwhile, with stark breaks to dissociative fantasy reflecting Mary’s inner turmoil: In her reveries, a ceiling cracks and crashes and floods, and the white cliffs of Dover crumble to powder. Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Mar. 2022 Like when a mourning Slate skips throwing her ex’s clothes out the window and instead dumps his protein powder down the drain (which blows up in her face, like a cloud of smoke). Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022 The big white Christmas news came for Seattle late Saturday in a region unaccustomed to powder on Dec. 25. NBC News, 27 Dec. 2021 Forecasters estimate a likely La Niña visit to this part of the country, which if true, translates to powder for days and days—until May 2022 to be precise. Stacey Lastoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2021 Noun In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Shin also recommends avoiding loose powder or glittery eyeshadows, which can build up on the roots of your lashes, eventually weakening them and leading to breakage. Katheryn Erickson, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 This self-warming, powder-to-mousse formula is infused with charcoal and turmeric to draw out impurities from pores like a magnet and leave skin glowing and fresh. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Drink patriotically with the Red, White and Bluetiful matcha made with vanilla almond milk, collagen, blueberry and beet powder ($8.95) available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 In 2017, the company recalled the snacks because they were packaged with other cookies that contained milk powder, which could cause an allergic reaction in some people. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 In another bowl stir together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Their unique jars, blended with good-for-you ingredients like beetroot powder, matcha and ginger root, are the perfect addition to any sweet or savory dish. Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Mojo de ajo, raw salsa verde, white onion, cilantro, chile pequin powder, house corn tortillas. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English poudre, from Anglo-French pudre, podre, from Latin pulver-, pulvis dust; probably akin to Sanskrit palāva chaff First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing powder black powder baby powder curry powder chili powder five-spice powder bleaching powder powder blue powder horn keep one's powder dry powder keg powder monkey powder one's nose powder room smokeless powder take a powder talcum powder toilet powder tooth powder washing powder Dover's powder powder puff powder metallurgy baking powder soap powder See More black powder baby powder curry powder chili powder five-spice powder bleaching powder powder blue powder horn keep one's powder dry powder keg powder monkey powder one's nose powder room smokeless powder take a powder talcum powder toilet powder tooth powder washing powder Dover's powder powder puff powder metallurgy baking powder soap powder See More Kids Definition powder 1 of 2 verb pow·der ˈpau̇-dər powdered; powdering 1 : to sprinkle or cover with or as if with fine particles of something The cookies were powdered with sugar. 2 : to reduce or change to powder powder 2 of 2 noun 1 : a dry substance made up of fine particles The stone was crushed into powder. 2 : something (as a food, medicine, or cosmetic) made in or changed to the form of a powder garlic powder 3 : gunpowder Medical Definition powder noun pow·der ˈpau̇d-ər : a product in the form of discrete usually fine particles specifically : a medicine or medicated preparation in the form of a powder antiseptic powder digestive powder Geographical Definition Powder geographical name Pow·der ˈpau̇-dər 1 river 150 miles (241 kilometers) long in eastern Oregon flowing into the Snake River 2 river 375 miles (604 kilometers) long in northern Wyoming and southeastern Montana flowing north into the Yellowstone River powdering verb present participle of powder as in grinding to reduce to fine particles you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance grinding crushing pounding milling pulverizing beating atomizing disintegrating comminuting crumbling braying grating smashing mulling breaking fracturing shattering micronizing fragmenting crunching busting dashing splintering kibbling
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powder

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Phrases Containing powder

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