| an extra-fine variety of powdered sugar, with cornstarch added to preserve dryness, used in icings, confections, etc. Symbol: XXXX |

| con·fec·tion·ers' sugar (kən-fěk'shə-nərz) n. Finely pulverized sugar with cornstarch added. |
| Main Entry: | confectioners' sugar |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See powdered sugar |