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
Examples of jalapeño in a Sentence
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Add jalapenos and agave mix to a blender and blend on high for 1 minute.
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Add the tequila, lime juice, a pinch of salt, a few slices of jalapeno, and some of the grated jalapeno.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Choose from Green Chile Rolls—which have a blend of chicken, onion, tomato, jalapeno, and spices—and Southwestern Style Rolls, made with chicken, spinach, corn, mozzarella cheese, black beans, red peppers, jalapenos, and seasoning.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Along with the shawarma wrap, Cincy Gourmet also offer a chicken shawarma and rice plate ($12) with cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes topped with garlic sauce and spicy jalapeno sauce.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Pastries and savory baked goods include bagel bombs (i.e., spherical bagels stuffed with cream cheese and bacon or jalapeno), gluten-free strawberry scones, regular and almond croissants, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, chocolate chip cookies and more.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
The slight residual sweetness in Brut styles can also balance any hot sauce or jalapeno toppings, unlike tequila which can amplify the heat.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
In addition to fresh corn, the dip is rounded out with diced bell pepper, olives, and jalapeno.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
The jalapeno pesto it’s bathed in transports the dish from ho-hum to oh, yum!
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Add the tequila, lime juice, a pinch of salt, a few slices of jalapeno, and some of the grated jalapeno.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Choose from Green Chile Rolls—which have a blend of chicken, onion, tomato, jalapeno, and spices—and Southwestern Style Rolls, made with chicken, spinach, corn, mozzarella cheese, black beans, red peppers, jalapenos, and seasoning.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Along with the shawarma wrap, Cincy Gourmet also offer a chicken shawarma and rice plate ($12) with cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes topped with garlic sauce and spicy jalapeno sauce.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Pastries and savory baked goods include bagel bombs (i.e., spherical bagels stuffed with cream cheese and bacon or jalapeno), gluten-free strawberry scones, regular and almond croissants, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, chocolate chip cookies and more.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
The slight residual sweetness in Brut styles can also balance any hot sauce or jalapeno toppings, unlike tequila which can amplify the heat.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
In addition to fresh corn, the dip is rounded out with diced bell pepper, olives, and jalapeno.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
The jalapeno pesto it’s bathed in transports the dish from ho-hum to oh, yum!
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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