Meaning & Definition of word "Chili"
Chili
/ˈtʃɪli/
noun:
- 1. A pungent red or green pepper used in cooking, especially in spicy dishes.
- Example: She added a chopped chili to the sauce for extra heat.
- 2. A dish made from ground meat, tomatoes, and often beans and chili peppers, seasoned with various spices.
- Example: We are having chili for dinner; it's my favorite recipe.
adjective:
- 1. Describing a dish that contains chili peppers or is spicy.
- Example: I prefer chili con carne because it has a rich, spicy flavor.
Etymology
●From Nahuatl 'chīlli', referring to the chili pepper.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of chili
Meaning: Something very impressive or cool.
● Example Sentence: That new car is totally chili!
Meaning: To express something that's excellent.
● Example Sentence: That movie was chili; I loved it!