chili

American  

[chil-ee] / ˈtʃɪl i /

especially British, chilli

noun

plural

chilies

1. Sometimes chile a hearty stew that is also used as a topping condiment on other dishes and has varied recipes and ingredients, with or without meat, ultimately derived from the Mexican-style chili con carne.

2. chili con carne.

3. chile.

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Etymology

Origin of chili

First recorded in 1655–65; from Mexican Spanish chile, from Nahuatl chīlli “chile pepper”

Example Sentences

Fatty slices of avocado, dusted with everything bagel seasoning or drizzled in chili crisp?

From Salon

I rarely have time to go to a party and when I do, it’s standing around on a wet carpet in my socks hoping to eat a scoop of chili.

From Los Angeles Times

Braced as we are for nostalgia at every world premiere in the Eccles or every late night spent at the Library with a cup of chili, Sundance should supply plenty of newness.

From Los Angeles Times

In Bhutan, chilis aren’t just a spicy ingredient that makes eyes water and tongues wag.

From Salon

Chickpeas tossed with olive oil, harissa, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and an almost unreasonable amount of lemon zest.

From Salon