chili powder

[chil-ee pou-der]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chili powder¹

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

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.

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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.”

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He tastes the meat and sprinkles more chili powder on top.

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

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The chili powder and chili flakes made her eyes water, but she wiped her cheeks with her sleeve.

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