# powdery

/ˈpaʊdɝi/ (US) · /pˈaʊdəɹi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/powdery
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

having a texture like powder. You use this to describe things that are dry, soft, and made of very small particles.

For teachers: resembling or consisting of powder; having a dry, fine, and soft texture. Often used to describe substances like dust, flour, or certain types of skin conditions.

## Examples

- The old book had a powdery smell.
- The baker noticed a powdery residue on the table after sifting the flour for the cake.
- The ancient ruins were covered in a thick, powdery layer of limestone dust that had settled over centuries of exposure to the desert wind.

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