powder

¹pow·der

verb \ˈpau̇-dər\

pow·deredpow·der·ing\ˈpau̇-d(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of POWDER

transitive verb

1

: to sprinkle or cover with or as if with powder

2

: to reduce or convert to powder

3

: to hit very hard

intransitive verb

1

: to become powder

2

: to apply cosmetic powder

— pow·der·er \-dər-ər\ noun

Examples of POWDER

1. She powdered her face and put on lipstick.
2. <you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food>

First Known Use of POWDER

13th century

Related to POWDER

Synonyms: atomize, beat, bray, comminute, crush, disintegrate, grind, mill, mull, pound, pulverize

Related Words: grate, kibble; crumble, crunch; break, bust, dash, fracture, fragment; shatter, smash, splinter; micronize

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Rhymes with POWDER

chowder