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

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curry powder

If you like, dust each cookie with a scant amount of curry powder.

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

It’s a knockout of a dish: slick rice noodles coated yellow with aromatic curry powder, dry stir-fried with shrimp, char siu, crunchy bean sprouts and bell pepper.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024

In a small bowl, stir together the curry powder, 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2023

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

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario