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

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

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

You can add spice and flavor to your dishes while minimizing or eliminating reliance on chili powder.

From Seattle Times

Think about fresh herbs, curry powder, cumin, minced garlic, za’atar, chili powder, Aleppo pepper or sumac.

From Washington Times