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powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025 As the rolls cook, in another bowl, add softened butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025 One-third of the mashed potatoes is then combined with vanilla and powdered sugar before being rolled into a dough on a floured surface. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 16 Nov. 2025 Just before bringing it to the table, dust the cake with powdered sugar. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Nov. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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