powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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Then they’re dusted with powdered sugar. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 For Cream Filling, in a large bowl combine mascarpone, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026 Fresh raspberries and powdered sugar brighten up this dessert. Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 The batter comes together fast, and there’s no icing or glaze to fuss over—just a quick sift of powdered sugar. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

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“Powdered sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdered%20sugar. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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