ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ) ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ) apply powder to She powdered her nose The King wears a powdered wig make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust pulverize the grains any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks