26984 words

powder

7 definitions • 11 examples
1
a loose, dry substance that consists of extremely small pieces, usually made by breaking something up and crushing it:

Examples:

curry/chilli powder
talcum powder
A packet of white powder was found and police scientists are analysing it.
You'll get more flavour from the spices if you grind them into a powder.
UK Why are there so many adverts for washing powders on TV?
You can buy milk in powder form.
2
a soft, dry substance that is spread over the skin of the face, in order to stop the skin from looking shiny:

Examples:

face powder
Dust the face lightly with powder.
3
fallen snow that is loose and dry and has not begun to melt:

Examples:

I love skiing in deep powder.
4
to put powder on someone's skin:

Examples:

Powder the baby's bottom to stop it chafing.
5
a loose, dry substance of extremely small pieces, usually made by breaking up something into smaller parts and crushing them
6
Powder is also any of various loose, dry, usually pleasant-smelling substances that people put on their skin as a help in healing or as makeup:

Examples:

[ U ] talcum powder
7
Powder is also gunpowder.

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