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powder vs toiletry

toiletry vs powder

powder and toiletry both are nouns.

powder is a verb but toiletry is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
powder Yes No Yes No
toiletry Yes No No No
As nouns, toiletry is a hypernym of powder; that is, toiletry is a word with a broader meaning than powder:
  • powder: any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
  • toiletry: artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
Other hypernyms of powder include medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, toilet articles.
powder (noun) toiletry (noun)
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
powder (verb) toiletry (verb)
apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Difference between powder and toiletry

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