Meal vs Powder

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

 MealPowder
MeaningFood that you eat at one time.A dry, fine substance made by grinding or crushing something.
CEFR levelA1B1
Part of speechnounnoun
Usage notesUse 'meal' in common situations related to eating. It can refer to breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This term is appropriate in any context when talking about food.Used in contexts involving cooking, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals. Avoid using it to refer to liquids or solids that are not finely divided.

Frequently asked questions: Meal vs Powder

What's the difference between "Meal" and "Powder"?

"Meal" means: Food that you eat at one time. "Powder" means: A dry, fine substance made by grinding or crushing something.

When should I use "Meal" and "Powder"?

They can all be used in everyday English.

Are "Meal" and "Powder" the same CEFR level?

"Meal" is at A1, "Powder" is at B1 on the CEFR scale.

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