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Definition of onion powder

onion powder

Plural:onion powders
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1

A culinary seasoning made from commercially dehydrated and finely ground onions.

Example

"She whisked a teaspoon of onion powder into the gravy to give it a richer, more savory flavor."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Onion powder consists solely of ground, dehydrated onions and should not be confused with onion salt, which is a pre-mixed blend of onion powder and table salt.

• Nearby Words

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onigiri
onion
onion powder
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onionskin
oniony

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Onion powder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/onion-powder
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