floury

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Like boxers who fight bathed in fine dust, these men were filthy white with floury ash.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The singers’ faces are caked in floury white, like Kabuki actors rushed into service before being fully prepared.

From New York Times • May 15, 2022

All-purpose flour is the faithful old floury friend that we lean on for pancakes, muffins, and everything in between.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2021

The tortilla was crispy, not soft and floury.

From Washington Post • Oct. 23, 2017

Abra reached across the table and touched the back of his hand with floury fingers.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck