powdery
adjective
pow·dery
ˈpau̇-də-rē 
Examples of powdery in a Sentence
the beach's powdery white sand
We skied down the powdery slopes.
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The texture feels alive—polished yet dynamic—helping the orris read more like modern tailoring rather than powdery nostalgia.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
It’s located right on Palm Beach in the northwest corner of the island and a short drive from Eagle Beach, with its powdery white sand and sparkling turquoise waters.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
Also called confectioner’s sugar, this sugar is powdery and makes a great coating for the cookies.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Bloom is the fine, powdery film that coats grapes, giving them a frosty appearance.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
It’s located right on Palm Beach in the northwest corner of the island and a short drive from Eagle Beach, with its powdery white sand and sparkling turquoise waters.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
Also called confectioner’s sugar, this sugar is powdery and makes a great coating for the cookies.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Bloom is the fine, powdery film that coats grapes, giving them a frosty appearance.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for powdery
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdery. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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powdery
adjective
pow·dery
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