powdered sugar
(US) Very finely ground sugar to which cornstarch is added to prevent lumping, mostly used in icings and confections to produce a smooth texture.
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Ava Martinez from Cape Town, South Africa is carrying a pizza box. While doing so, Sophia Nguyen also ends up with powdered sugar all over their face as a stranger offers to help clean up. Then, a chef comes out and g…
Sophia Nguyen from Florence, Italy is taste-testing soup. While doing so, James Wilson also ends up with powdered sugar all over their face as a waiter raises an eyebrow but keeps walking. Then, a chef comes out and g…
Btw this is the face I make when I see you get a Mickey Beignet with more powdered sugar than mine.
Liam Henderson from Hanoi, Vietnam is sipping on bubble tea. While doing so, Ava Martinez also ends up with powdered sugar all over their face as another diner claps and laughs. Then, the restaurant gives them a free…
🍞🍓 “French toast with strawberries and powdered sugar,” ink and procreate software, 7 x 5 in. me: man I should seriously focus on my final projects also me: hmhjgjhm,, fremch toast,, #art #illustration #foodillus…
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(US) Very finely ground sugar to which cornstarch is added to prevent lumping, mostly used in icings and confections to produce a smooth texture.
“Ava Martinez from Cape Town, South Africa is carrying a pizza box. While doing so, Sophia Nguyen also ends up with powdered sugar all over their face as a stranger offers to help clean up. Then, a chef comes out and gives them a standing ovation for how much they ate.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Sophia Nguyen from Florence, Italy is taste-testing soup. While doing so, James Wilson also ends up with powdered sugar all over their face as a waiter raises an eyebrow but keeps walking. Then, a chef comes out and gives them a standing ovation for how much they ate.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Btw this is the face I make when I see you get a Mickey Beignet with more powdered sugar than mine.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Liam Henderson from Hanoi, Vietnam is sipping on bubble tea. While doing so, Ava Martinez also ends up with powdered sugar all over their face as another diner claps and laughs. Then, the restaurant gives them a free dessert for making everyone laugh.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“🍞🍓 “French toast with strawberries and powdered sugar,” ink and procreate software, 7 x 5 in. me: man I should seriously focus on my final projects also me: hmhjgjhm,, fremch toast,, #art #illustration #foodillustration #mixedmedia #2000saesthetic”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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The British, Irish, and Commonwealth name for what Americans call powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar — white sugar ground to a fine powder, often mixed with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping. It's used for dusting desserts, making frostings, and anywhere you need sugar that dissolves instantly. A classic marker of UK vs. US recipe vocabulary: the same ingredient, two very different names.
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The standard American English term for powdered sugar or icing sugar — very finely ground white sugar used in icings, frostings, and confectionery. The British equivalent is 'icing sugar'. The name reflects its primary use in professional confectionery work.
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(British) A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.