Powder
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈpaʊ.dər/
US
/ˈpaʊ.dɚ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : A dry substance made of very fine particles.
(v) : To cover something lightly with powder.
(v) : To cover something lightly with powder.
Example
"(n) : Flour is a powder made from grains and is commonly used in cooking."
"(n) : A fine powder of spices covered the vegetables while they were being prepared."
"(v) : He powdered the dough with flour so it would not stick to the table."
Explanation
Powder is a dry substance made of very small and fine particles. It is usually soft and easy to spread or dissolve. Powder can be made from many things, such as flour, sugar, or medicine. People use powder in cooking, cleaning, health, and beauty products. Because powder is very fine, it can easily spill or spread in the air if not handled carefully.