chipotle

noun

: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper

Examples of chipotle in a Sentence

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It's dressed with a creamy chipotle aioli, Mexican slaw and pico de gallo, and served on a handmade corn tortilla. Kate Murphy, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024 Garnish shrimp with cilantro; serve immediately with chipotle sauce and lemon wedges. Ana Calderone, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 The chain recently launched the latest iteration of its popular nacho fries, this one featuring a creamy chipotle ranch sauce and pico de gallo. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 19 July 2024 The pack of 20 includes classic flavors and a few wildcards like lime chipotle and Jamaican jerk. Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chipotle 

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish chipotle, chilpotle, from Nahuatl *chīlpōctli, from chīlli chili pepper + pōctli smoke, something smoked

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chipotle was in 1922

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“Chipotle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipotle. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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