powdered sugar

noun

: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

Examples of powdered sugar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Step 3 Just before serving, transfer tarta to a large plate and dust with powdered sugar. — James Martin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The illusion of molten steel was basically water and mineral oil mixed with a little powdered sugar; creative lighting and heaters placed below the cameras—plus a few CGI sparks in the background—did the rest. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 In this recipe, the dry ingredients include powdered sugar and mixed herbs. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 The filling is wrapped in a wonton wrapper, fried and finished with caramel and powdered sugar. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

Browse Nearby Words

powdered milk

powdered sugar

powderer

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Powdered sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdered%20sugar. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

powdered sugar

noun

Examples of powdered sugar in a Sentence

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

churlish

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 18

Popular

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes