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Definition of powdery

powdery

/ˈpaʊ.dər.i/
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• adjective

1

Consisting of, resembling, or easily crumbling into a fine, dry powder.

Example

"The skiers glided effortlessly down the mountain on the fresh, powdery snow."

2

Covered or dusted with a fine layer of powder or a similar dry substance.

Example

"After hours of sanding the drywall, the carpenter's boots and sleeves were completely powdery."

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• Rhymes for powdery

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'powder' (borrowed from Old French 'poudre', from Latin 'pulvis', meaning 'dust') plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Powdery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/powdery
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