chili powder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chili powder
An Americanism dating back to 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Sprinkle in the turmeric powder and red chili powder.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 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
His gochujang is made with malted barley, glutinous millet, coarse salt, Korean chili powder and powdered soybeans mixed in different proportions to create a finished product that can be nutty, sweet or spicy.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 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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