'powder' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'powder' with 8 example sentences.
- powder noun
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: a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
: a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
: any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
- powder verb
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: make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
: apply powder to
The police officer found a white powder in the glove compartment.
Mix this powder with a cup of water.
The Middle East is still called a powder keg.
I'm just going to go powder my nose.
I hate chalk. It leaves powder on your hands.
Powders of aluminium, magnesium, silicon, etc. explode.
Curry powder is composed of several spices.
Do you like powder-snow skiing?