powdery

adjective

pow·​dery ˈpau̇-də-rē 

1

a

: resembling or consisting of powder

powdery snow

b

: easily reduced to powder : crumbling

2

: covered with or as if with powder

Synonyms

• dusty
• fine

Examples of powdery in a Sentence

the beach's powdery white sand

We skied down the powdery slopes.

Recent Examples on the Web

The exterior of the 13-room property grabs your attention with its powdery blue and white walls, while the interiors pay tribute to Louboutin’s French and Egyptian heritage. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025

During the arrest, police found a clear bag containing a pink powdery substance, believed to be the drug 2C, inside the phone that Medina Puche had given the victim for work. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025

Featuring addicting notes of bergamot, lychee, Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony, this ensemble is complemented by the creamy and powdery finish of vanilla, musk and cashmere. —Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025

Benefit’s Lip & Cheek Stain has this foolproof, liquid formula that goes on smooth and dries to a natural-looking finish, which means zero stickiness and absolutely no powdery residue. —Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing powdery

• powdery mildew

Kids Definition

powdery

adjective

pow·​dery ˈpau̇d-ə-rē 

1

a

: resembling or consisting of powder

b

: easily made into a powder : crumbly

2

: covered with or as if with powder : dusty