2powder verb
powders; powdered; powder·ing [+ obj] : to put powder on (your face or body)
▪ She powdered her face and put on lipstick.
▪ She powdered her face and put on lipstick.
powder your nose
somewhat old-fashioned — used by women as a polite way of excusing themselves from a table, conversation, etc., to go to the bathroom ▪ Excuse me. I'm just going to go powder my nose. I'll be right back.




