chili powder

noun

: a spice mixture made with ground chiles

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Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and cumin to a small mixing bowl. Peter Burke, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025 Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and/or filé powder. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 Try garam masala, ginger, or cumin instead, or swap in a mix of cumin and chili powder. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025 Add tomatoes, beans, brown ale, jalapenos, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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chili powder

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