chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

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Versatile flavoring agents include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. 7. Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025 Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025 Add the eggs, Sriracha, cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; stir to combine. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025 Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to combine. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024 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 28 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

chili powder

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