# powdered

/ˈpaʊdɝd/ (US) · /pˈaʊdəd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/powdered
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

made into a very fine, dry dust. You often see this used for food or medicine that you mix with water.

For teachers: consisting of or reduced to a fine, dry substance of tiny particles. Participial adjective; typically used attributively before a noun.

## Examples

- I use powdered milk for my coffee.
- The recipe calls for two tablespoons of powdered sugar to be dusted over the cake once it cools.
- In remote areas where refrigeration is unavailable, powdered vaccines provide a stable alternative that can be easily transported and reconstituted on-site.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies.

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