{
    "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’."
}