chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

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In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, coriander, cumin, paprika, mustard, salt and pepper. ABC News, 13 May 2026 Beer, bacon, jalapeño chiles, and chili powder give baked beans a spicy, smoky kick worthy of the Lone Star State. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and/or filé powder. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns feature crispy chicken wrapped in a pillowy bun with a pepper glaze made with gochugaru red chili powder, kimchi aioli and pickled cucumbers. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chili powder

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chili powder was in 1908

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“Chili powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chili%20powder. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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chili powder

noun
: a seasoning made of ground hot peppers and other spices
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