washing powder — Doing the Laundry washing powder /ˈwɒʃɪŋ ˈpaʊdə/ noun CEFR A2 A powder soap used to clean clothes in a washing machine. “Add some washing powder before you start the machine.” Related words in this scene clothesshirttrousersdresssocksfoldwashing machineironlaundry basketclotheslinepegdryerrinsespinwrinkledironing boardfabriccottonwoolbuttonzipsleevepocketfreshdamphangloadwrinklelintcreasestackpile Practice this word Create worksheet