adj
Uncommon
powdered
POW-duhd
Powdered (adj) means Turned into a fine powder, or covered with powder. Example: “She dusted the doughnut with powdered sugar.”
adj
1
Turned into a fine powder, or covered with powder.
"She dusted the doughnut with powdered sugar."
"His powdered wig was typical of 18th-century fashion."
How to use powdered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade into powder form, or dusted with powder.
Common pairings
powdered sugar
powdered milk
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more powdered
- Superlative
- most powdered
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What does “powdered” mean?
The word “powdered” means turned into a fine powder, or covered with powder. In plain terms, made into powder form, or dusted with powder.
How do you pronounce “powdered”?
“Powdered” is pronounced POW-duhd (/ˈpaʊdɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “powdered” in a sentence?
Here is “powdered” used in a sentence: “She dusted the doughnut with powdered sugar.”
What part of speech is “powdered”?
“Powdered” is an adjective.
Is “powdered” a common word?
“Powdered” is an uncommon word in modern English.
