powder: meaning and words from its letters
6 letters · 12 letter points · starts with P · ends with R
Meaning of powder
noun
- countable, uncountable
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
- countable, slang, uncountable
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust. Cocaine in powder form (as opposed to crack).
- countable, uncountable
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
- countable, uncountable
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
Listed forms: powders, powdre.
Source: Wiktionary — powder.
verb
- transitive
To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
- transitive
To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
- intransitive
To use powder on the hair or skin.
- intransitive
To turn into powder; to become powdery.
Listed forms: powders, powdering, powdered, powdre.
Source: Wiktionary — powder.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for powder.
noun
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
noun
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
verb
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is powder in our word lists?
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Letter-value score of powder
P(3) + O(1) + W(4) + D(2) + E(1) + R(1) = 12 points.
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Anagrams of powder
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
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Shorter words from powder
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