powdered sugar

American  

noun

1. a sugar produced by pulverizing granulated sugar, especially a coarser variety used for fruits or cold beverages. XX

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Etymology

Origin of powdered sugar

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

For the filling, I like to keep things classic and a touch tangy: cream cheese whisked with sour cream until smooth and glossy, sweetened just enough with powdered sugar.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025

A dusting of powdered sugar if you like.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025

I wondered if the truck would make our mattress and towels smell the way Dan did when he came home after working — the greasy sweetness of fried dough and powdered sugar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2024

In comparison, conventional dark chocolate can easily contain between 30 and 40 percent powdered sugar.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

But then he said, “You do have powdered sugar on your nose,” and smiled.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks