jalapeño
noun
ja·la·pe·ño
ˌhä-lə-ˈpā-(ˌ)nyō 
ˌha-,
-ˈpā-(ˌ)nō,
-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō
variants
or less commonly jalapeno
plural jalapeños also jalapenos
: a small plump dark green chili pepper of Mexico and the southern U.S.
called also jalapeño pepper
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Other standouts include the Ojai Noodle House for Vietnamese eats and The Nest of Ojai, which dishes up quintessentially Californian cuisine like salmon tacos and a hefty jalapeno bacon smash burger.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Serve with sour cream, jalapeno, hot sauce, and tortilla strips.
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Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
It’s topped with a slice of jalapeno cheese, though customers can substitute cheddar or American.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Everyone will devour these cute little sandwiches, which have a welcome kick from pickled jalapenos.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Serve with sour cream, jalapeno, hot sauce, and tortilla strips.
—
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
It’s topped with a slice of jalapeno cheese, though customers can substitute cheddar or American.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Everyone will devour these cute little sandwiches, which have a welcome kick from pickled jalapenos.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jalapeño
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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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