How to Use powder in a Sentence

powder

1 of 2 verb
  • She powdered her face and put on lipstick.
  • My eyes scanned the faces around me, all of them powdered in ash.
    — Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The thick mat of curly brown hair on its forehead was powdered by a summer dust.
    — Christopher Preston, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Here, her lips were potent, and her blush was equally so, powdered all over the rounds of her cheeks.
    — Essence, 23 Jan. 2026
  • They are crushed to extract their oil and the remaining pulp is dried and powdered.
    — The Economist, 4 July 2019
  • The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • Some are even fortified with more leucine than most casein or whey powders on the market.
    — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
  • This simple and rich hot cocoa recipe takes minutes to make and will beat any instant powdered mix.
    — ExpressNews.com, 18 Dec. 2019
  • From pencils to gel to powder; these will be the only products for your celebrity like fluffy brows.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 30 Mar. 2022
  • That means that poor people are going to be more attracted to crack than to powder cocaine.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Are they limited to use only by ladies who wish to powder their noses and refresh their makeup?
    — Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2022
  • The third layer is a mix of garlic and onion — powdered, granulated and minced.
    — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 29 June 2017
  • In fact, Viceroy Snowmass is here to help powder lovers get stoked a full two months before the lifts even open.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2021
  • The herb can be powdered and added to smoothies, brewed as a tea, and concentrated into a pill or gummy.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Syrup and butter are to sweet pancakes what podi (which translates to powder) and chutney are to these savory ones.
    — Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Other seasonings used to in this dish are powdered rosemary and porcini powder.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2018
  • Only one worker at most is needed -- to spray powder manually on any edges that the robots may have missed.
    — Jenny Leonard, Bloomberg.com, 31 Oct. 2020
  • In its sleek, unfussy dining room, glamour and grit sat cheek by jowl, and going to the bathroom to powder your nose could mean one of two things.
    — New York Times, 17 Apr. 2018
  • In the 17th century, some ladies would powder their faces with arsenic to achieve a more pale complexion.
    — Meg Neal, Popular Mechanics, 4 Oct. 2020
  • Granite’s rough texture is ideal for grinding, powdering, or crushing spices, seeds, nuts, and more.
    — Popular Science, 18 Oct. 2019
  • Is the best greens powder the one that packs the most certified organic vegetables into one daily dose?
    — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The tariffs cover a wide variety of cheeses, including grated and powdered.
    — Dale Kasler, sacbee, 8 June 2018
  • Bronzers come in various formulas—from liquid to powder to cream—but the one for you ultimately comes down to your skin type.
    — ELLE, 22 Apr. 2022
  • All-mountain skiing is a style of skiing that covers the entire mountain, from groomed trails to powder, bumps, trees, and variable terrain.
    — Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Snowflakes powdered one workout in Greenwood's Glendale driveway.
    — Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2020
  • Like when a mourning Slate skips throwing her ex’s clothes out the window and instead dumps his protein powder down the drain (which blows up in her face, like a cloud of smoke).
    — Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022
  • The Zero Effort Liner has a long-wearing cream to powder formula for any smokey and smudged eye look.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 7 Apr. 2021
  • With its durable steel frame and powder coat finish, this Eureka Ergonomic desk is suitable for a small study room or bedroom.
    — Popular Science, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Most formulas use a twist or tap brush applicator that channels powder into the bristles for mess-free touch-ups over makeup throughout the day.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • At 15, he was introduced to powder cocaine at a party, when some girls invited him to blow lines off a CD case in a car.
    — Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Dec. 2022

powder

2 of 2 noun
  • The powder is made from the roots of the plant.
  • We woke this morning to several inches of fresh powder on the ground.
  • She crushed the peppercorns into a fine powder.
  • We're running low on baby powder and diapers.
  • Mix together the different powders.
  • Keep your head down and your powder dry.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Keep your head down and your powder dry.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Press on the boards to work the powder in.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Keep a watch list—and some dry powder.
    — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026
  • The mac and cheese is made with pea powder.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Cream blush to map out, powder blush to set.
    — Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026
  • And with fresh powder comes a new set of rules.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Just splash on some powder, fill in the brows, and call it a day!
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Sprinkle powder along the crack and use a brush to fill it.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The ski area is known for its light powder and plenty of sun.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Wipe away the powder with a dry towel.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Wipe away the powder with a dry towel.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Wipe away the powder with a dry towel.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • What are the best chlorella powders to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Not the little bags of white powder.
    — Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Mix in oat flakes and baking powder.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Ground black pepper is a deeply hued powder.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
  • Rub some turmeric powder in your hand.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Which electrolyte powders don’t live up to the hype?
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
  • Next would be the powder, then lipstick on the cheeks and on her lips.
    — Lyn Slater, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Her make-up artist appeared for a powder touch-up, and the show went on.
    — Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
  • One teaspoon of cumin powder is about 3 grams.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Pour the powders into a large bowl and mix in some of the water.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Then, slice them, coat them in olive oil and toss them with salt, sugar and onion powder.
    — Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Catechins are a type of flavonoid that is found in green tea powder.
    — Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023

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