chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add meat, cumin powder, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2024 In a small bowl, stir together garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024 For additional seasoning on the fries (added before air frying), consider chili powder, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024 Garlic, onion, salt, cayenne pepper, and chili powder are all great options that add a little spice and pizazz to your pickles. Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for chili powder 

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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 4 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

chili powder

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