Powder Fine Dry Noun Bre ˈpaʊdə(R ˈpaʊdər Chilli

• chilli powder
• lumps of chalk crushed to (a) fine white powder
• the snow was like powder.
• a wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available.

powder

1. a dry mass of very small fine pieces or grains
• see also baking powder
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/baking-powder
• chilli powder
• lumps of chalk crushed to (a) fine white powder
• The snow was like powder.
• A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available.
• The mustard is sold in powder form.
• powder skiing (= on fine dry snow)
2. a very fine, soft, dry substance that you can put on your face to make it look smooth and dry
• I only use lipstick and a little powder.
• = gunpowder
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/gunpowder
3. to remain ready for a possible emergency
4. to leave suddenly; to run away

Extra Examples

• Before the photo dries, the image is dusted with a special powder.
• She quickly dabbed some powder on her cheeks.
• The medication is also available in powder form.
• The seeds are ground into a fine powder before use.

Word Origin

• Middle English: from Old French poudre, from Latin pulvis, pulver- ‘dust’.