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

The creamy chipotle is a superlative pink sauce, with a familiar smokiness heightened by the addition of garlic confit, lime and vinegar. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Our recipe testers loved the combination of juicy marinated chicken and spicy chipotle sauce. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2026

The chipotle cashew cream and crispy crinkle fries were definitely a highlight for me. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Banana bread lattes, chipotle breakfast sandwiches, jalapeño chicken popper wraps and more are on the menu. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 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