Examples of powdery in a Sentence
the beach's powdery white sand
We skied down the powdery slopes.
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The soil degrades into a fine, powdery mix that compacts and can't hold onto moisture.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Guests can also book romantic dinners in the beachside cabanas at sunset with their toes in the soft, powdery sand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Wrightsville Beach is about 10 minutes away by car, while many other powdery island options are just a bit farther.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Guests can also book romantic dinners in the beachside cabanas at sunset with their toes in the soft, powdery sand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Wrightsville Beach is about 10 minutes away by car, while many other powdery island options are just a bit farther.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Powdery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdery. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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powdery
adjective
pow·dery
ˈpau̇d-ə-rē 
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