chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and black pepper and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2024 The limited-time drinks, which were first introduced on April 16, pack a punch in every sip from a spicy chili powder blend. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024 Lots of sugar was added, followed by roasted and ground cumin seeds, salt, chili powder, and, sometimes, even mint. Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024 Add remaining broth, cooking liquid, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomatoes. Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024 A little hot pepper sauce and chili powder turn up the heat. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024 Additionally, chili powder or flakes gives your dishes a comparable heat—the quickest alternative for dishes that don’t require fresh peppers. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024 Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes, then stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024 This recipe, which has over 120,000 likes on TikTok, amps it up with dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, chili flakes, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

chili powder

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