chili
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for chili, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hot-tasting pepper (fresh or dried) used to add spice to food.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use chili
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish chile, which came from the Nahuatl word chīlli.
Full origin of chili →Frequently asked questions
What does “chili” mean?
The word “chili” means a hot-tasting pepper (fresh or dried) used to add spice to food. In plain terms, either the hot pepper itself, or the stew named after it.
How do you pronounce “chili”?
“Chili” is pronounced CHIH-lee (/ˈt͡ʃɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “chili” in a sentence?
Here is “chili” used in a sentence: “Add one chopped chili if you want the sauce hotter.”
What part of speech is “chili”?
“Chili” is a noun.
Where does the word “chili” come from?
The word “chili” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish chile, which came from the Nahuatl word chīlli.
Is “chili” a common word?
“Chili” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “chili” have?
“Chili” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hot-tasting pepper (fresh or dried) used to add spice to food.
What is the difference between chili and chilli?
Chili and chilli are simply different spellings of the same word. Chili is more common in American English, while chilli is the more common spelling in British English.
What is the difference between chili the pepper and chili the dish?
Chili as a pepper refers to the hot-tasting fresh or dried fruit used to spice food. Chili as a dish refers to a thick, spicy stew usually made with meat or beans and chili peppers.
Is chili the same as chili powder?
No. Chili refers to the fresh or dried pepper itself, or to the stew made with it, while chili powder is a ground spice blend that typically includes dried chilies along with other spices.