powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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Cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar recreate the cheesecake filling, while sliced strawberries and graham cracker crumbs complete the flavor. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine powdered sugar, tequila, grapefruit juice, and remaining 2 tsp. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 Combine one part baking soda with one part powdered sugar. Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 5 June 2026 The classic array includes glazed, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, maple and more. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 June 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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