masala

noun

ma·​sa·​la mä-ˈsä-lä 

-lə, 

mə-

: a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking

Examples of masala in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At Indus, the tender masala brisket, served with an earthy barbecue chutney, began as a backyard experiment and has become a bestseller, perhaps surprising for an Indian restaurant. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Fried potato and cheese pierogies topped with brisket, masala barbecue, pickles, street corn and more. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Finish with a sprinkle of chaat masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, and kala namak. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

According to Kerry’s 2026 Taste Charts, masala and Korean barbecue ranked among the top-5 fastest growing salty snack flavors. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu masālā materials, ingredients, spices

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing masala

• garam masala

Rhymes for masala

• cabala
• corolla
• impala
• kabbalah
• kamala
• koala
• oglala
• allah
• bala
• cala
• cholla
• mala