Cool MateMeaning of Powder
a dry mass of very small fine pieces or grains
In simple words: A dry, fine substance made by grinding or crushing something.
Powder in a sentence
- chilli/cocoa powder
- lumps of chalk crushed to a fine white powder
- The snow was like powder.
- a wide range of cleaning fluids and powders
- The mustard is sold in powder form.
- powder skiing *(= on fine dry snow)*
- Before the photo dries, the image is dusted with a special powder.
- The seeds are ground into a fine powder before use.
- I only use lipstick and a little powder.
- She quickly dabbed some powder on her cheeks.
How to use Powder
Used in contexts involving cooking, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals. Avoid using it to refer to liquids or solids that are not finely divided.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'pow' - imagine a superhero blasting out fine powder as they swoosh by.
Related words
Collocations with Powder
Common mistakes with Powder
- Confused with 'flour' — flour is a specific type of powder.
- Using 'powder' when referring to non-powdered substances.
- Saying 'powdered' when referring to the act of applying powder.
Powder appears in
Powder in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مسحوق
مادة جافة وناعمة تُصنع عن طريق طحن أو سحق شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গুঁড়ো
কোনো কিছু গুঁড়ো করে বা পিষে তৈরি করা শুকনো, মিহি পদার্থ।
- GermanDeutsch
Pulver
Eine trockene, feine Substanz, die durch Mahlen oder Zerkleinern von etwas entsteht.
- SpanishEspañol
Polvo
Una sustancia seca y fina hecha al moler o triturar algo.
- Persianفارسی
پودر
یک ماده خشک و نرم که با آسیاب کردن یا خرد کردن چیزی به دست میآید.
- FrenchFrançais
Poudre
Une substance sèche et fine obtenue en broyant ou en écrasant quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पाउडर
किसी चीज़ को पीसकर या कुचलकर बनाया गया सूखा, महीन पदार्थ।
- ItalianItaliano
Polvere
Una sostanza secca e fine ottenuta macinando o frantumando qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pó
Uma substância seca e fina feita moendo ou esmagando algo.
- RussianРусский
Порошок, пудра
Сухое, мелкое вещество, полученное путем измельчения или дробления чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
پاؤڈر، سفوف
کسی چیز کو پیس کر یا کُچل کر بنائی گئی خشک، باریک چیز۔
- Chinese中文
粉末
通过研磨或压碎某物制成的干燥、细腻的物质。
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Frequently asked questions about Powder
What does Powder mean?
A dry, fine substance made by grinding or crushing something.
What is the definition of Powder?
a dry mass of very small fine pieces or grains
How do you use Powder in a sentence?
chilli/cocoa powder
Can you give another example of Powder?
lumps of chalk crushed to a fine white powder
What are synonyms for Powder?
Common alternatives include dust, flake, grit, meal.
What is the opposite of Powder?
Opposite meanings include liquid, solid.
What words go with Powder?
It commonly pairs with fine, chilli/chili, cocoa, grind something into, dust something with, sprinkle on, snow, in powder form, fine, chilli/chili, cocoa, grind something into, dust something with, sprinkle on, snow, in powder form.
What are common mistakes when using Powder?
Confused with 'flour' — flour is a specific type of powder. Using 'powder' when referring to non-powdered substances. Saying 'powdered' when referring to the act of applying powder.
How do you pronounce Powder?
US: /["/ˈpaʊdər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpaʊdə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Powder?
Used in contexts involving cooking, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals. Avoid using it to refer to liquids or solids that are not finely divided.
What CEFR level is Powder?
"Powder" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.