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

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 notes

In plain EnglishMade into powder form, or dusted with powder.

Common pairings

powdered sugar powdered milk

more powdered comparative, most powdered superlative

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She dusted the doughnut with _____ sugar.

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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.