chili powder
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of chili powder
An Americanism dating back to 1955–60
Example Sentences
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I made my request: an overloaded omelet stuffed with every possible vegetable and cheese, and seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
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
Try adding grainy mustard, some chopped fresh herbs or a pinch of ground spice such as cumin or coriander, or some chipotle chili powder and lime juice for a Latin influence.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2023
The chili powder and chili flakes made her eyes water, but she wiped her cheeks with her sleeve.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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