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powder

UK
/ˈpaʊdə/
US
/ˈpaʊdər/

Translations

powdernoun
powders
pl
She sprinkled some talcum powder on the baby's skin to keep it dry.
Elle a saupoudré un peu de poudre de talc sur la peau du bébé pour la garder sèche.
Additional translations
poudreusePour la neige fraîche et légère.
poudreDans le domaine militaire et pyrotechnique.
poudreEn argot, pour une drogue illicite en poudre.
Synonyms
dust
powdered substance
granules
particles
flour
meal
pulverized material
powderverb
powdered
Past Simple
powdered
Past Participle
powdering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpaʊdə/
US
/ˈpaʊdər/
réduire en poudre
He powdered the spices using a mortar and pestle for the recipe.
Il a réduit les épices en poudre à l'aide d'un mortier et d'un pilon pour la recette.
She powdered her face before going on stage to reduce the shine.
Elle a poudré son visage avant de monter sur scène pour réduire la brillance.
Synonyms
mill
pulverize
macerate
crush
grind
powderadjective
UK
/ˈpaʊdə/
US
/ˈpaʊdər/
Used attributively before another noun to show that the following noun consists of or relates to powder.
poudreuxSurtout pour la neige.
Fresh powder snow covered the mountain overnight.
La neige poudreuse fraîche a recouvert la montagne pendant la nuit.
Synonyms
powdered
powdery
powder-like
pulverized
pulverulent
dusty

Definitions

powdernoun
A dry, bulk solid composed of a large number of very fine particles that may flow freely when shaken or tilted.
She sprinkled some talcum powder on the baby's skin to keep it dry.
Any dry substance in very fine particles that is used as an ingredient in cooking or baking.
The recipe called for a tablespoon of cocoa powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
A loose, dry substance that is used as a cosmetic to give a matte finish to the skin.
She applied a light dusting of face powder to set her makeup.
A type of explosive used in firearms and fireworks.
The old musket was loaded with gunpowder before firing.
Loose, fine, freshly fallen snow, regarded as ideal for skiing or snowboarding.
Skiers rushed to the slopes to enjoy the fresh powder after the overnight storm.
(slang) An illicit powdered drug, especially cocaine.
He was arrested for carrying powder in his jacket pocket.
powderverb
To apply a fine, dry substance to a surface, typically to reduce shine or moisture.
She powdered her face before going on stage to reduce the shine.
To reduce a substance to a fine, dry form by crushing or grinding.
He powdered the spices using a mortar and pestle for the recipe.
powderadjective
Occurring before another noun to denote that the thing described is made up of or resembles fine, dry particles.
Fresh powder snow covered the mountain overnight.
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