habanero

noun

ha·​ba·​ne·​ro ˌ(h)ä-bə-ˈn(y)er-ō 

variants or less commonly habañero

: a very hot roundish chili pepper (Capsicum chinense) that is usually orange when mature

Examples of habanero in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter and a pinch each salt and habanero chile powder (optional); toss to coat. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Salsa arbol is also available, and El Yucateco habanero sauces are on the table. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

Peppers include fire-red Fresnos and bright yellow Habanadas, which have the fruity flavor of habaneros and none of the sting. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Haribo Sweet Heat Goldbears Picture mango-habanero and watermelon-chile Goldbears. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish (chile) habanero, literally, Havanan chili

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for habanero

• caballero
• mescalero
• aero
• faro
• garo
• marrow
• narrow
• pharaoh
• sparrow
• taro
• bolero
• bracero