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Definition of garlic powder

garlic powder

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A common culinary seasoning made from dehydrated, finely ground garlic bulbs, widely used to add savory flavor to various dishes.

Example

"She whisked garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper into the flour before dredging the chicken."

Word Nuance & Usage

Garlic powder is often confused with garlic salt, but it is important to note that garlic powder is purely dehydrated garlic, whereas garlic salt contains a significant amount of added sodium.

• Nearby Words

garland flower
garlic
garlic chive
garlic powder
garment
garonne
garpike

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Garlic powder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/garlic%20powder
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