chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

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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 Mix ½ cup of olive oil, lemon juice, coriander, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Randy Graham, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025 Stir in corn, bell pepper, green chiles, cilantro, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin until combined. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Directions Toss together chicken, soy sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder in a large skillet until chicken is evenly coated. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 July 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 4 Sep. 2025.

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chili powder

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