chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a separate small bowl, combine cayenne (if using), cinnamon, chili powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Then it's covered in a spicy, ground beef sauce that may or may not include tomato sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, chili powder and cinnamon. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026

To make it, toss the shrimp in a simple blend of chili powder and spices, brown them in a skillet and transfer to a plate. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Stir in the tomato sauce, water, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper until combined. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 3 July 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