Synonyms for POWDER
ˈpaʊ dərpow·der

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. powderverb

   To reduce to fine particles.

   Synonyms:
   pound, pulverize, triturate, grind, comminute

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. powder, pulverization, pulverisationnoun

   a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

   Synonyms:
   pulverisation, grind, powder, mill, pulverization, gunpowder

2. gunpowder, powdernoun

   a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

   Synonyms:
   pulverisation, powder, pulverization, gunpowder

3. powderverb

   any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

   Synonyms:
   pulverisation, pulverization, gunpowder

4. powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulveriseverb

   make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

   "pulverize the grains"

   Synonyms:
   pulverise, demolish, powderise, powder, pulverize, powderize

5. powderverb

   apply powder to

   "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"

   Synonyms:
   powderise, pulverize, powderize, pulverise

Matched Categories

1. • Explosive
   • Make Up
   • Solid

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. powdernoun

   Synonyms:
   dust, pulverized substance

2. powdernoun

   Synonyms:
   gunpowder

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. powdernoun

   Synonyms:
   dust, pulverulence, cosmetic, rouge, pounce, efflorescence

2. powderverb

   Synonyms:
   pulverize, triturate, comminute, levigate

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:3.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "powder":

   powdered, gunpowder, powders, dust, cordite, talc, gsr, fan, fanling, keg

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. powder

   Synonyms:
   Chinese medicine San

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How to use POWDER in a sentence?

1. Tyson Slocum:

   This is significant, as 42 percent of the coal produced in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin was sold through such captive transactions, depriving taxpayers, local schools and other beneficiaries of royalties.

2. Oliver Cromwell:

   Put your trust in God and keep your powder dry.

3. Ben Carson:

   Somebody did something inappropriate and therefore she understood -- I believe -- that she was sitting on a powder keg and needed to do something to calm the situation down.

4. Natalie Rizzo:

   Since chocolate has caffeine that may keep me awake, I opt for cocoa powder sprinkled on top of popcorn, this sweet and savory snack has just 40 calories per cup.

5. Howard Erichson:

   Baby powder is as ubiquitous a product you can think of and there are lots of people who can testify they've been exposed to it.