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 of powdery

• 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 walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026

Siesta Beach, Florida, ranked 28th, thanks to its calm water and powdery white sand. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Wrightsville Beach is about 10 minutes away by car, while many other powdery island options are just a bit farther. —Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026

The powdery scene may have made some feel like winter was back. —Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026

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