baking powder

noun

: a powder used as a leavening agent in making baked goods (such as quick breads) that typically consists of sodium bicarbonate, an acidic substance (such as cream of tartar), and starch or flour

Examples of baking powder in a Sentence

The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking powder.

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, add about ¼ teaspoon of baking powder per cup of self-rising flour, especially if it has been stored for several months, according to Smith. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 11 May 2026

Sift the flour, instant coffee, and baking powder in a bowl. —Lucie Franc De Ferriere, Vogue, 10 May 2026

In bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and matcha powder. —Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and cornflour. —Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for baking powder

• chowder
• crowder
• louder
• prouder
• gunpowder

Kids Definition

baking powder

noun

: a powder that usually consists of sodium bicarbonate, an acidic substance (as cream of tartar), and starch or flour and that makes the dough rise in baked goods (as cakes)