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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Chickpeas tossed with olive oil, harissa, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and an almost unreasonable amount of lemon zest.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 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
You can add spice and flavor to your dishes while minimizing or eliminating reliance on chili powder.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024
She perched on the island again and rewarded herself with a few tiny dried fish and a pinch of chili powder.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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