chipotle

noun

: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper

Examples of chipotle in a Sentence

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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 The resulting pan drippings get a boost from seasonings like garlic, paprika, Worcestershire, and chipotle chile in adobo. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 The chipotle and lime aioli give the taco a bit of spiciness. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Some popular items include their chipotle breakfast sandwich and upside-down peach cobbler latte. Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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