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

Whisk the flour, curry powder, baking soda, baking powder, and MSG, if using, together in a medium bowl.

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

As the eggs began to form, I dusted them with curry powder, pepper and salt, and then sprinkled a healthy amount of shaved parmesan in the center before folding it into a "D" shape.

From Salon ● Aug. 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