Powder

/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters

Definition of Powder

noun

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

verb

To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
"to powder one's hair"
To use powder on the hair or skin.
To turn into powder; to become powdery.
To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.

noun

A very pale blue colour.

noun

Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing
"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."

Anagrams of Powder

Words You Can Make

46 words can be made from the letters in "powder":

5-LETTER WORDS

doper dower pedro pored power roped rowed

4-LETTER WORDS

doer dope dore dorp drew drop oped owed pore prod prow redo repo rode rope+2 more

3-LETTER WORDS

dew doe dor dow ode ope ore owe ped per pew pod pow pro red+7 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "powder" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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