nounπShareThe fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust."The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. "substancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing."Before her presentation, Sarah applied a light layer of face powder to reduce her shine. "appearancebodysubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder."The demolition crew carefully loaded the powder into the hole before blasting the rock. "materialsubstanceweaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder."The chef powdered the sugar to make the frosting smooth. "materialsubstanceprocesschemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder."The chef powdered the sugar onto the finished cake. "appearancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use powder on the hair or skin."Before the school dance, Sarah powdered her nose. "appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn into powder; to become powdery."The old, damp paint on the wall will powder if you try to scrape it off. "materialsubstancechemistryprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat."The cook powdered the roast chicken with salt before putting it in the oven. "foodagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very pale blue colour."The painter mixed the powder with white to create a very pale blue for the sky in her painting. "coloressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFreshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."weathersportnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
