chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

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The dish is simple, a bowl of roasted corn is topped with a large dollop of mayo and a tangy-spicy sauce, then dusted with cotija cheese and chili powder. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025 Gently mix ground beef, bacon, egg, onion, panko, chili powder, garlic, pepper, 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1 tablespoon of the chipotle chiles, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl until combined. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 Stir in onion, garlic, chipotle peppers and sauce, cumin and chili powder. Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025 Popular Infused Rubs Ideas: Coffee & Cocoa Rub: Mix ground coffee, cocoa powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and chili powder for a deep, savory rub that pairs perfectly with beef. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chili powder

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jun. 2025.

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chili powder

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