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Examples of chili powder in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This recipe, which has over 120,000 likes on TikTok, amps it up with dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, chili flakes, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2024
Add the tomatoes, beans and 2 tablespoons of chili powder.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Jan. 2024
Plant a few spicy varieties, or just sprinkle a liberal amount of chili powder around the perimeter as a deterrent.
—Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
These eggs get their kick from fresh jalapeño (or go hotter with Serrano pepper) and chili powder.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
What is Tha Corn Man? Campbell made his name as Tha Corn Man with elotes, Mexican street corn – topped with mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro – and served on the cob or in cups.
—The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
In bowl of food processor, pulse cilantro, green onions, garlic, ginger, mustard, peach jam, hot sauce, chili powder and miso paste until finely chopped and almost like a paste.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to combine.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
The chicken is moist enough and fried well, but devoid of any flavor beyond a searing heat from a layer of what looked like chili powder caked under the skin.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined above
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“Chili powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chili%20powder. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
chili powder
noun
: a seasoning made of ground hot peppers and other spices
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