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verb

ˈpau̇-dər How to pronounce powder (audio)
Definition of powdernext
as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food

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powder

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noun

as in cream

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Recent Examples of powder
Verb
My eyes scanned the faces around me, all of them powdered in ash. — Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026 Here, her lips were potent, and her blush was equally so, powdered all over the rounds of her cheeks. — Essence, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
The powder contains hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides providing Types I and III collagen, which are abundant in connective tissues including skin. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 Collagen supplements come in four common forms including powder, capsules, ready-to-drink beverages and gummies. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
  1. grind
  2. cream
  3. pound
  4. oil
  5. crush
  6. lipstick
  7. mill
  8. lotion
Verb
  • The 4-cup mini chopper can chop or grind ingredients in seconds, making quick work of onions, garlic, herbs, and more.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The lineup has expanded beyond its viral multi-balm, too, with lightweight SPF sticks and even a mess-minimizing grinding cleansing balm.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of grind
Noun
  • At Khaite, electric yellow pumps punched up creams and crisp whites.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the patch, other options for estradiol delivery include pills, creams and sprays.
    — Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of cream
Verb
  • Even the region's major interstate highway, I-70, was partly shut down after a section of it buckled under the weight of pounding rain.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The robust menu aims to satiate hungry tourists who’ve spent long hours pounding the black sampietrini cobblestones of the vast open-air museum that is the Eternal City.
    — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pound
Noun
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that the lack of oil exports was hitting the state’s revenues.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • To convey those sensory elements, the perfume house began by marrying cherry and davana, then leaned into fractionated patchouli oil and relied on black violet notes for their depth.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of oil
Verb
  • Primarily, Fernandes has been crushing opponents with his leg kicks.
    — Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Pinch-hitter Max Muncy crushed a three-run shot in the sixth inning to become the top home run hitter in Dodger Stadium history, but Los Angeles’ three-game winning streak ended with another concerning bullpen meltdown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of crush
Noun
  • Thanks in part to celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian, the lip look du jour has evolved far beyond a swipe of lip balm or a touch of lipstick.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The archive features beauty products originating from the 17th century through the 2000s, with the most valuable item being a Max Factor lipstick belonging to Marilyn Monroe that Parsons secured in an online auction for more than $15,000.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of lipstick
Verb
  • Now, after recently receiving their building permit, Vercellino and Mapes are preparing to construct a simple 1,100-square-foot forever home using lumber that is being milled directly on the property, along with logs donated by neighbors.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The grain is milled whole, with every part of the kernel intact, at Green Valley Farm and Mill the very same day it’s distributed to CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) members.
    — Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mill
Noun
  • The ones that rose to the top came in lightweight liquid or mousse form and were easy to apply, mixed into lotion or with an application mitt.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And don’t underestimate the power of a fragrance-free lotion as a base to help lock in your scent.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lotion

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