Chili

/ˈtʃɪli/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A pungent red or green pepper used in cooking, especially in spicy dishes.

She added a chopped chili to the sauce for extra heat.

A dish made from ground meat, tomatoes, and often beans and chili peppers, seasoned with various spices.

We are having chili for dinner; it's my favorite recipe.

adjective

Describing a dish that contains chili peppers or is spicy.

I prefer chili con carne because it has a rich, spicy flavor.

From Nahuatl 'chīlli', referring to the chili pepper.

chili con carne

A dish of meat and chili peppers.

chili pepper

A variety of hot pepper used in cooking.

chili powder

A spice blend made from dried and ground chili peppers.

salsa

A sauce made of tomatoes and hot peppers.

pepper

A fruit that can be sweet or spicy.

cayenne

A type of chili pepper known for its heat.

Something very impressive or cool.

That new car is totally chili!

To express something that's excellent.

That movie was chili; I loved it!