chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

Examples of chili powder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Seasons the beef with classic spices, including chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 May 2024 In a large bowl, whisk together chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, lime juice, olive oil, and water. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024 For something spicy, Addison likes to swap mustard and chili powder for sriracha and red pepper flakes. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 3 May 2024 Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir to coat. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024 There are three flavors of the Spicy Lemonade Refreshers — dragon fruit, pineapple and strawberry — and each gets its heat from combining a spicy chili powder blend with lemonade. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024 Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and black pepper and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2024 The limited-time drinks, which were first introduced on April 16, pack a punch in every sip from a spicy chili powder blend. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024 Lots of sugar was added, followed by roasted and ground cumin seeds, salt, chili powder, and, sometimes, even mint. Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chili powder was in 1908

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“Chili powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chili%20powder. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

chili powder

noun
: a seasoning made of ground hot peppers and other spices
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