chipotle

noun

chi·​pot·​le chə-ˈpōt-lā  chē-  -ˈpȯt-  -lē 

: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper

Examples of chipotle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Salsa morita is a hotter version of chipotle sauce made with morita chili peppers, a distinctive small jalapeño. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

Place the chipotle and adobo in a large bowl and use a fork or spoon to smash the chipotle against the sides of the bowl. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

To start, Boeuf Bourguignon Tacos are a must, as are the Duck Croquettes with a guava and chipotle chutney. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

To kick up the heat, add one chipotle pepper in adobo (or more to taste). — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish chipotle, chilpotle, from Nahuatl *chīlpōctli, from chīlli chili pepper + pōctli smoke, something smoked

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above