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

Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and fold together until combined. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. — Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

The amounts of fats, essential liquids like water, milk and eggs, and leavening agents such as baking powder, soda and yeast all have to be carefully measured. — Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 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)