chipotle

noun

: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper

Examples of chipotle in a Sentence

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This cheesy chipotle chicken dip brings smoky heat and creamy comfort together in one irresistible bite. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026 And there are also lamb lollipops in a mint vinaigrette and pressed pork belly in a chipotle glaze. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 Salsa flavors include Caribbean mango, verde tomatillo, tres chiles and chipotle. Jenna Thompson march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026 Also new is the Bacon Onion Jam Smashburger, a Black Angus beef burger with Nashville hot rub, white American cheese, pickles, bacon chipotle onion jam, shredded lettuce, El Gallo BBQ sauce and miso ranch served on a King’s Hawaiian bun. Richard Guzman, Daily News, 16 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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