How to Use powder in a Sentence

powder

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  • She powdered her face and put on lipstick.
  • Mills the size of phone booths grind the bugs to powder.
    — Brittany J. Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2022
  • The spent blooms of red clover have crumbled to powder.
    — Owen Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Apr. 2021
  • New York’s Kalustyan’s sells the peel in both dried and powdered form, in their shop and online (foodsofnations.com).
    — Allegra Ben-Amotz, WSJ, 18 Dec. 2018
  • The thick mat of curly brown hair on its forehead was powdered by a summer dust.
    — Christopher Preston, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Sarah Gish sgish@kcstar.com Powdered cheese is a staple at In-a-Tub, which is known for its fried tacos.
    — Sarah Gish, kansascity, 4 May 2017
  • They are crushed to extract their oil and the remaining pulp is dried and powdered.
    — The Economist, 4 July 2019
  • In fact, Viceroy Snowmass is here to help powder lovers get stoked a full two months before the lifts even open.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2021
  • It was powdered and tasted like chalk, and bugs floated on the top of the yellow liquid.
    — Vanessa Martir, Longreads, 27 Nov. 2019
  • In overnight oats: Stir maca powder into overnight oats.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 5 Jan. 2023
  • From pencils to gel to powder; these will be the only products for your celebrity like fluffy brows.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 30 Mar. 2022
  • The third layer is a mix of garlic and onion — powdered, granulated and minced.
    — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 29 June 2017
  • The place was like a courtier in the Palace of Versailles, constantly powdered and perfumed to mask the unpleasant odor beneath.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2023
  • This simple and rich hot cocoa recipe takes minutes to make and will beat any instant powdered mix.
    — ExpressNews.com, 18 Dec. 2019
  • In the 17th century, some ladies would powder their faces with arsenic to achieve a more pale complexion.
    — Meg Neal, Popular Mechanics, 4 Oct. 2020
  • In its sleek, unfussy dining room, glamour and grit sat cheek by jowl, and going to the bathroom to powder your nose could mean one of two things.
    — New York Times, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Some are even fortified with more leucine than most casein or whey powders on the market.
    — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
  • That means that poor people are going to be more attracted to crack than to powder cocaine.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2022
  • The herb can be powdered and added to smoothies, brewed as a tea, and concentrated into a pill or gummy.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Are they limited to use only by ladies who wish to powder their noses and refresh their makeup?
    — Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Like when a mourning Slate skips throwing her ex’s clothes out the window and instead dumps his protein powder down the drain (which blows up in her face, like a cloud of smoke).
    — Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022
  • The Zero Effort Liner has a long-wearing cream to powder formula for any smokey and smudged eye look.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Syrup and butter are to sweet pancakes what podi (which translates to powder) and chutney are to these savory ones.
    — Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2022
  • At 15, he was introduced to powder cocaine at a party, when some girls invited him to blow lines off a CD case in a car.
    — Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Dec. 2022
  • While being prepped by her glam squad, Pink nursed son Jameson — who kindly helped powder his mom's décolletage at the same time.
    — Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2017
  • The Lenape knew spring by another bloom: white tufts of flowers from the serviceberry tree, which powder its branches like snow in April.
    — New York Times, 20 Mar. 2021
  • Only one worker at most is needed -- to spray powder manually on any edges that the robots may have missed.
    — Jenny Leonard, Bloomberg.com, 31 Oct. 2020
  • Sometimes it is molded into balls and sometimes powdered; for added flavor, the milk can be fermented with ground grains, too.
    — Annalee Newitz, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2021
  • With its durable steel frame and powder coat finish, this Eureka Ergonomic desk is suitable for a small study room or bedroom.
    — Popular Science, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Other seasonings used to in this dish are powdered rosemary and porcini powder.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2018
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powder

2 of 2 noun
  • The powder is made from the roots of the plant.
  • We woke this morning to several inches of fresh powder on the ground.
  • She crushed the peppercorns into a fine powder.
  • We're running low on baby powder and diapers.
  • Mix together the different powders.
  • Next would be the powder, then lipstick on the cheeks and on her lips.
    — Lyn Slater, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Add the cooked beans and the reserved bean cooking liquid, the agave and the chile powder.
    — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The quills are sold as is or ground into a fine powder.
    — Stacey Hugues, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • To serve, remove it from the foil, dust it with the cocoa powder and slice.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The dye is formed by first drying the plant’s leaves and then crushing them to a powder.
    — Manal Aman, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
  • My cousin was still handing out the cannons, and then BOOM — a cloud of pink powder was in the air.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • From powder to oil, the Pumice Power is a foot soap to help buff and revive the soles of your feet.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Cons The powder made our tester's peach fuzz more detectable.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Fill your glass the rest of the way with tart cherry juice and a scoop of magnesium powder.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Then, slice them, coat them in olive oil and toss them with salt, sugar and onion powder.
    — Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
  • At the time, women used tubs of colored powder to paint their lips with a clunky brush.
    — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 9 June 2023
  • Catechins are a type of flavonoid that is found in green tea powder.
    — Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Whey protein powders differ based on the way they are made.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2024
  • And a rain crust is easy to overlook when it’s concealed by a fine layer of powder.
    — Max G. Levy, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023
  • When the poultice is completely dry — this may take 24 to 48 hours — scoop up the powder with the putty knife.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
  • Grab a bag of Hijinx ice cream powder and whip up a sweet treat midday.
    — Ashley Martens, redbookmag.com, 10 May 2023
  • In a large saucepan, combine the butter and cocoa powder.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Skipping The Chile Powder Chile powder is the same stuff as chili powder, right?
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Malted milk powder adds a warmth that takes silky smooth frosting to new heights.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Add spice: Season with onion powder, cayenne, chili powder, and more to take the patties to the next level.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
  • These are the mushrooms sold as tinctures, soft gels and powders in the supplements aisle.
    — Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Its barrel and muzzle brake were coated in a film of white powder.
    — Jay Kirk, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Fold in garlic powder, 1 cup each of the Cheddar and pepper Jack, half of the bacon, and 3 tablespoons of the chives.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
  • With that being said, mature skin types don't have to avoid powder blushes entirely.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Step 4: Prepare the Pot Embed the cutting into damp potting soil without disturbing the rooting powder, covering it all the way up to the base of the leaves.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024

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