Powdered

Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊdərd/

Definitions of powdered

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'powdered' describes the noun it is referring to

Example Sentences

A1 I like to use powdered sugar in my baking.

A2 She sprinkled powdered cinnamon on top of her latte.

B1 The recipe called for powdered milk, but I used regular milk instead.

B2 The chef carefully measured out the powdered spices for the curry.

C1 The makeup artist used powdered foundation to create a flawless finish.

C2 The laboratory technician analyzed the powdered sample under a microscope.

Examples of powdered in a Sentence

formal The powdered sugar should be sifted before adding it to the cake batter.

informal I accidentally spilled some powdered cocoa on the kitchen counter.

slang I love putting powdered cheese on my popcorn, it's so good!

figurative Her face was powdered with makeup, giving her a flawless appearance.

Grammatical Forms of powdered

• past tense: powdered
• plural: powdered
• comparative: more powdered
• superlative: most powdered
• present tense: powder
• future tense: will powder
• perfect tense: have powdered
• continuous tense: is powdering
• singular: powdered
• positive degree: powdered
• infinitive: to powder
• gerund: powdering
• participle: powdering

Origin and Evolution of powdered

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'powdered' originated from the Middle English word 'poudren' which came from the Old French word 'poudrer'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to something that has been turned into powder or covered with powder, the term 'powdered' has evolved to also describe a specific way of preparing or flavoring food, as in 'powdered sugar' or 'powdered spices'.