powdered sugar

noun

: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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Then they’re dusted with powdered sugar. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 Meanwhile, for the glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a small bowl. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 Combine one part baking soda with one part powdered sugar. — Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 5 June 2026 The classic array includes glazed, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, maple and more. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

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