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powder

Pronunciation: [ˈpaʊ.dər]

Word

Learn how to use powder in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “substance”

(noun) a fine, dry substance made up of tiny particles. It's like what you get when you crush something into super small bits. We often use it in cooking, like flour or cocoa powder.

Example

I added some cocoa powder to the cake batter to make it chocolatey.

Example

There was no powder left in the jar; it was completely empty.

Example

What type of powder do we need for the recipe?

Context: “action”

(verb) to turn something into a powder or to sprinkle powder on something. Imagine if you take some spices and crush them up really small.

Example

I will powder the spices to make the dish more flavorful.

Example

She didn’t powder the herbs; she used them whole instead.

Example

Did you powder the garlic before adding it to the sauce?

How to pronounce powder

Pronunciation: [ˈpaʊ.dər]

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