chili powder

American  

[chil-ee pou-der] / ˈtʃɪl i ˌpaʊ dər /

noun

1. a powdered seasoning of dried chiles, or a mixture of ground chiles with other spices, as cumin, oregano, garlic, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of chili powder

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

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

Take a moment and unscrew the lids of the cumin and chili powder jars, sniff, and see what moves you.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

She perched on the island again and rewarded herself with a few tiny dried fish and a pinch of chili powder.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer