powdery

adjective

ˈpau̇-də-rē How to pronounce powdery (audio)
Definition of powderynext
as in dusty
consisting of very small particles the kind of powdery snow that is perfect for skiing

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Recent Examples of powdery Yuzu and mandarin give it a charming hello, while ginger and pink pepper cut through its powdery elements and prevent polarization. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 Watch for powdery mildew, which appears as a white, powdery substance. — Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 That was that white, powdery substance created by our B2 bombers, those great B2 bombers, late one evening 7 months ago. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Flour, usually passive and powdery, becomes dynamic. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for powdery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powdery
  1. dusty
  2. fine
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  • Sedum nussbaumerianum The Coppertone Stonecrop gets its name from the dusty copper color its leaves turn when exposed to sunlight.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • The dry, dusty air can also help limit some storm development by creating a more stable atmosphere.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • That said, France were favourites in the last final and Argentina beat them, albeit by the finest of margins, recovering from the shock of Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick before holding their nerve to win the penalty shootout.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The study combines fine-scale meteorology with detailed simulations of energy infrastructure.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of fine

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