Plural of powder
regular plural
The plural of powder is powders.
Forms of powder
| Singular | powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | powders /ˈpaʊ.dəz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Powders in a sentence
- Ample evidence is brought forward to show that the higher incidence of chronic interstitial nephritis in Queensland is due to lead paint on the verandahs and railings of the houses, which powders easily during the long Australian summer.1934, Edward Knight, The Clinical Journal, volume 63
- I planted some roselle in the garden so I can start making my own hibiscus tea instead of relying on processed agua de jaimaica powders.From the entry roselle
- The factor reducing the bakability of powders with smaller grain size is the related porosity increase.1990, Solid Fuel Chemistry. From the entry bakability
- You can bestow keys, gems, torches and powders, and restore gold, food and hit points.1984, InCider: The Apple II Magazine, volume 2, Peterborough, N.H.: IDG Communications, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 60. From the entry hit point
- Zira seeds are used as an essential ingredient in all mixed spices and curry powders.1981, Processing of Fruits, Vegetables and Other Food Products (page 278). From the entry zira
Meaning of powder
- noun The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
- noun Cocaine in powder form (as opposed to crack).
- noun A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
Questions about the plural of powder
- What is the plural of powder?
- The plural of powder is powders.
- Is powder countable?
- Powder is a countable and uncountable noun.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: powder (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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