chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Add the garlic, chipotle pepper, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, nutritional yeast, and salt. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Lautanen-Raleigh recommends coriander for baked goods and pickling spice, as well as spice blends, including curry powder, chili powder, and berbere. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Spiced Chocolate-Pistachio Cookies The secret ingredient that makes these delicious chocolate pistachio cookies stand out is a dash of chili powder. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chili powder

• chowder
• crowder
• louder
• prouder
• gunpowder

Kids Definition

chili powder

noun

: a seasoning made of ground hot peppers and other spices