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Meaning of powder-bag | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A bag for gunpowder.
historical
A woman's accessory in the form of a small bag containing cosmetic powder.
dated

Examples

“"You have your powder-bag, my dear Enid. If you see a particularly good specimen of ectoplasm in the course of the evening don't forget your father."”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

powder-bed powder-douce powder-down feather powder-down patch powder-forte powder-post