powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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When the cake comes out and cools, Steinke gives her lamb a traditional shower of powdered sugar and red ribbon. Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 Stir to blend, adding more powdered sugar if desired. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026 The final dog is shown with his face almost entirely coated in powdered sugar, leaving only his eyes and nose visible beneath the white dust. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Also called confectioners’ sugar, powdered sugar is used in the frosting because the fine powder melds beautifully into the butter, creating a smooth, fluffy frosting. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

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