chipotle

noun

: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper

Examples of chipotle in a Sentence

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Add chipotle peppers, vinegar and ¾ cup water. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 The ingredients listed point to a very cheesy mac with both cheddar and Jack cheeses, plus a chipotle purée that includes lime juice, honey, and a range of herbs for a bit of contrast. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026 Served on a spiral croissant with a side house salad, the roll features sautéed lobster with butter, chipotle mayo, celery, dill, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice. Jan Waddy, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026 Canned chipotles in adobo are the secret to the lovely smoky flavor in this meatless soup. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chipotle

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of chipotle was in 1922

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“Chipotle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipotle. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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