powdery
adjective
pow·dery
ˈpau̇-də-rē 
Examples of powdery in a Sentence
the beach's powdery white sand
We skied down the powdery slopes.
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The exterior of the 13-room property grabs your attention with its powdery blue and white walls, while the interiors pay tribute to Louboutin’s French and Egyptian heritage.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
During the arrest, police found a clear bag containing a pink powdery substance, believed to be the drug 2C, inside the phone that Medina Puche had given the victim for work.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Featuring addicting notes of bergamot, lychee, Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony, this ensemble is complemented by the creamy and powdery finish of vanilla, musk and cashmere.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
Benefit’s Lip & Cheek Stain has this foolproof, liquid formula that goes on smooth and dries to a natural-looking finish, which means zero stickiness and absolutely no powdery residue.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
During the arrest, police found a clear bag containing a pink powdery substance, believed to be the drug 2C, inside the phone that Medina Puche had given the victim for work.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Featuring addicting notes of bergamot, lychee, Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony, this ensemble is complemented by the creamy and powdery finish of vanilla, musk and cashmere.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
Benefit’s Lip & Cheek Stain has this foolproof, liquid formula that goes on smooth and dries to a natural-looking finish, which means zero stickiness and absolutely no powdery residue.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for powdery
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdery. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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powdery
adjective
pow·dery
ˈpau̇d-ə-rē
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