powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

Examples of powdered sugar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Another type of vanilla powder, made from vanilla extractives, starches, and additives like maltodextrin to prevent clumping, is suitable for dry mixes like homemade pancake mix or for adding to a coating for doughnuts, or mixing with powdered sugar to sprinkle over a Bundt cake. Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025 Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well blended, about 1 minute. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 July 2025 Prepare the cake: Put heavy cream in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025 Elvira's next plan is to welcome her customers to free Albanian pancakes for 8 a.m. breakfast, called petulas (made with eggs, flour, sourdough, cheese and powdered sugar). Violet Bucaro, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Powdered sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdered%20sugar. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!