chipotle

noun

: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper

Examples of chipotle in a Sentence

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Jalapeno cream cheese, roasted corn, and chipotle dressing give these turkey wraps a delicious southwestern kick. Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026 And last but not least is Texas, with creations like a Dry Rub Beef Brisket paired with Texas Mop Sauce and Brisket Queso with lime, chipotle and cheese. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 Tinies serves traditional chilaquiles with small, crisp chips in a choice of chipotle-guajillo salsa or green sauce, with eggs sunny-side up and refrieds. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026 Per the website, the Hot Dog is served on a split-top bun, while the Chicken Sandwich features Grilled Chicken Breast, pickle slaw and chipotle ranch. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 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 25 May. 2026.

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