Confectioner’s Sugar

Confectioner’s sugar, also known as powdered sugar, is a type of sugar that is very finely ground and mixed with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping. It is often used to make frosting, icing, and other sweet decorations for desserts.

  • Word type: Noun
  • Pronunciation: /kənˈfɛkʃənərz ˈʃʊɡər/
  • Synonyms: Powdered sugar, icing sugar, 10x sugar
  • Easily confused with: Granulated sugar, brown sugar

Example sentences:

  • My favorite frosting is made with confectioner’s sugar and cream cheese.
  • Be sure to sift the confectioner’s sugar before using it in your recipe, to avoid lumps.
  • The delicate snowflakes on the gingerbread house were made with confectioner’s sugar and water.