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

Kerry’s 2026 Taste Charts ranked masala and Korean barbecue among the top-5 fastest growing salty snack flavors. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 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

The lamb sliders were rich and savory enough to feel far more serious than their size suggested, while the crispy okra fries dusted in chaat masala kept pulling hands back across the table. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

The menu includes main courses such as beef Wellington, bangers and mash, a Wagyu burger, fish and chips, and chickpea tikka masala. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 16 July 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