Powder

Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊdər/

Powder (noun)

  1. A dry substance made of very small pieces, like flour or sugar.
  2. A cosmetic product applied to the face to make it look smooth.
  3. A substance used in guns and fireworks to create explosions.

Examples

  • She added a spoonful of powder to the mixture.
  • The athlete used powder to improve grip.

Common collocations: fine powder, mix with powder, powder form, apply powder, face powder

Synonyms of Powder

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