# powder vs powders

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### powder
*noun · IPA /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #4,699*
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

### powders
*noun · IPA /ˈpaʊ.dəz/ · frequency rank #23,948*
plural of powder

## Source
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