Word POWDER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

powder

🇺🇸 [ˈpaʊdər]

Meanings

A dry, fine substance that is made up of small particles. Powders can be made from various materials, including minerals, food products, and chemicals, and are often used in cooking, medicine, or as an ingredient in manufacturing. They can also refer to a dry form of cosmetics or cleaning substances.

Examples

• She added powder to the soup to thicken it.
• The shelf was covered in a fine layer of dust powder.
• They used talcum powder after the bath for smooth skin.

Synonyms

dust • grains • sands

Antonyms

liquid • solid • gel