chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

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The deep smokiness is anchored by the chili powder and paprika. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 Stir in the chili powder, salt, paprika, and ground black pepper. The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 Just whisk together good mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025 Mix together your spice seasoning — paprika, chili powder, ground mustard seed and celery seed, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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chili powder

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