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{
"term": "powder",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "b1",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "a dry mass of very small fine pieces or grains",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "chilli/cocoa powder"
},
{
"text": "lumps of chalk crushed to a fine white powder"
},
{
"text": "The snow was like powder."
},
{
"text": "a wide range of cleaning fluids and powders"
},
{
"text": "The mustard is sold in powder form."
},
{
"text": "powder skiing *(= on fine dry snow)*"
},
{
"text": "Before the photo dries, the image is dusted with a special powder."
},
{
"text": "The seeds are ground into a fine powder before use."
}
],
"topics": ["Weather"],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["fine", "chilli/chili", "cocoa"],
"verb + powder": [
"grind something into",
"dust something with",
"sprinkle on"
],
"powder + noun": ["snow"],
"phrases": ["in powder form"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "a very fine, soft, dry substance that you can put on your face to make it look smooth and dry",
"examples": [
{
"text": "I only use lipstick and a little powder."
},
{
"text": "She quickly dabbed some powder on her cheeks."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["fine", "chilli/chili", "cocoa"],
"verb + powder": [
"grind something into",
"dust something with",
"sprinkle on"
],
"powder + noun": ["snow"],
"phrases": ["in powder form"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "explosive powder used especially in bombs or fireworks",
"examples": []
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "to remain ready for a possible emergency",
"labels": "(old-fashioned)",
"examples": []
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "to leave suddenly; to run away",
"labels": "(North American English, informal)",
"examples": []
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈpaʊdə(r)/",
"audio": "po/powder/powder__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈpaʊdər/",
"audio": "po/powder/powder__us_2.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Middle English: from Old French poudre, from Latin pulvis, pulver- ‘dust’."
}