noun

1. The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

2. A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

3. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

verb

1. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

2. To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

   “to powder one's hair”

3. To use powder on the hair or skin.

Synonyms: comminute, grind, pound, pulverize, triturate

noun

1. A very pale blue colour.

noun

1. Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing

   “Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow.”

Synonyms: pow, powder