Meaning of the word "confectioners' sugar" in English

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confectioners' sugar

US /kənˈfek.ʃən.ərz ˌʃʊɡ.ər/
UK /kənˈfek.ʃən.ərz ˌʃʊɡ.ər/
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Noun

1.

finely powdered sugar, used for icing and decorating cakes and pastries

Example:
Dust the brownies with confectioners' sugar before serving.
The recipe calls for two cups of confectioners' sugar for the frosting.
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