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

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

In a medium bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of the chili powder, the cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Past green mangoes, cut and stuffed with turmeric and chili powder and tied together with twine.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy