chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

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Add sausage, onion, and spices: Add kielbasa, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, and pepper; cook, stirring often, until onion is tender and kielbasa is browned, about 6 minutes. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Turkey tacos: Sprinkle turkey with ground chipotle chile pepper powder (or favorite chili powder) and cumin. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024 Common chili spices include chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024 Guacamole and Radish Slices To make a simple guacamole, mash one-half of a medium avocado with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice and a pinch of salt and/or chili powder. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chili powder 

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chili powder was in 1908

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“Chili powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chili%20powder. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

chili powder

noun
: a seasoning made of ground hot peppers and other spices
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