powder

/pˈaʊdɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
2. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
3. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

verb

1. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
   “pulverize the grains”
2. apply powder to
   “She powdered her nose”

Synonyms for powder

• pulverization
• pulverisation
• gunpowder
• powderize
• powderise
• pulverize
• pulverise

Words that rhyme with powder

• chowder
• gunpowder
• bauder
• browder
• crowder
• louder
• prouder
• souder
• stauder