powdered sugar

noun

US

: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

Examples of powdered sugar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whisk together cream cheese, egg yolk, powdered sugar, almond extract, and salt in a medium bowl until well-combined. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

American buttercream is butter whipped with so much powdered sugar that the sugar itself is what gives the frosting structure. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Try serving with a dollop of sour cream and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026

Angel Delights, a Middle Eastern treat made with Sicilian pistachios, rosewater, wildflower honey and pure fruit extract, topped with powdered sugar. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026