chili powder
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of chili powder
An Americanism dating back to 1955–60
Example Sentences
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He tinkered around with the idea and developed a flash-frozen burrito filled with beef, beans and red chili powder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
As a child, I loved eating ribs doused in sweet tangy KC BBQ sauce made with molasses, acidic vinegar and spicy chili powder alongside my cousins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024
Some of the flavors and ingredients Starbucks is adding also seem to be more niche and add more complexity to operations, like olive oil, lavender, and proprietary chili powder mix in the ‘swicy’ lemonade Refreshers.”
From Salon ● May 15, 2024
Place the flour in a second bowl and the panko in a third; stir 1 teaspoon salt into each, then stir the chili powder into the panko.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
He tastes the meat and sprinkles more chili powder on top.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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