POWDER as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder
    Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
    • a solid that has been pulverized
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

POWDER as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • apply powder to
    Usage Example(s)
    • She powdered her nose
    • The King wears a powdered wig
    Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • pulverize the grains
    Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)