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

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

Other varieties include low-sodium or habanero, which adds an extra kick, perfect for spice lovers. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

Make your dessert fiery with the Firecracker Churros from Applishus with Lola’s jalapeno and habanero pepper spice sauce, honey molasses and sugar topped with an apple butter and cream cheese dip for $10. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

From the octopus chicharron with habanero aioli in an oregano tortilla to the wagyu beef with pork rinds and sweet onions in a cilantro tortilla, each was executed with absolute precision and creativity. — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 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