curry powder

American  

noun

curry powders plural

1. a powdered preparation of spices and other ingredients, usually including turmeric and coriander, used for making curry or for seasoning food.

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curry powder British  

noun

1. a mixture of finely ground pungent spices, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, etc, used in making curries

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• curry powders
  plural

Etymology

Origin of curry powder

First recorded in 1800–10; curry ¹ + powder ¹

Example Sentences

In addition to incorporating soy sauce and MSG, the cookies call for Asian curry powder, which is subtle in flavor once the cookies come out of the oven but develops more the following day.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

In 2014, Ipsita Mazumdar, a biochemistry expert, tested popular spice brands in Kolkata which made chilli, cumin, curry powder, and garam masala.

From BBC • May 14, 2024

I have also prepared this recipe in the past with a savory twist to it, substituting curry powder or cumin for the cinnamon and nutmeg, and adding crumbled bacon or a six-minute egg.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

Stir in the rice, then the carrots, curry powder, paprika, thyme, 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023

He stuffs tiny bags with nutmeg, curry powder, and paprika, then seals them with hot wax.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario