chipotle

noun

: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper

Examples of chipotle in a Sentence

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Try one of the daily specials, such as the roasted turkey breast and cheddar cheese served hot on a croissant with chipotle mayo. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025 The fillings in the beef and chicken enchiladas were flavorful, but the chipotle queso on one enchilada seemed barely more than a drizzle. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025 Sprinkle with salt, cumin, and chipotle pepper; toss to coat. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025 Add chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025 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

Cite this Entry

“Chipotle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipotle. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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