chipotle
noun
chi·pot·le chə-ˈpōt-lā 
chē-,
-ˈpȯt-,
-lē
: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Here chipotle turns jackfruit into a spicy taco filling a vegetarian summer recipe even meat-eaters will have a hard time believing it's not actually pulled pork. 
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 The outlaw cheesesteak on the other hand has a smoky edge with Baja chipotle sauce and pepper jack cheese. Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 There’s also the signature BBQ Burnt Ends potato with BBQ spice, chipotle aioli and pickled red onions. Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2022 The burn is courtesy of chipotle peppers and another chile that Pedro prefers to keep secret. Washington Post, 15 June 2022 Season sweetbreads with salt to taste and chipotle powder. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 16 June 2022 Another of his most formative food experiences was eating his dad’s chipotle-tomato broth with pork cracklings, panela cheese and avocado. Andy Wang, Robb Report, 6 July 2022 Chicken, brown rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, lettuce, guacamole and a side of chipotle-honey vinaigrette dressing. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 28 June 2022 Spoon the salsa, additional crema or sour cream and/or chipotle sauce on top and sprinkle with the scallions, if using. Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 24 May 2022 See More
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 The outlaw cheesesteak on the other hand has a smoky edge with Baja chipotle sauce and pepper jack cheese. Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 There’s also the signature BBQ Burnt Ends potato with BBQ spice, chipotle aioli and pickled red onions. Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2022 The burn is courtesy of chipotle peppers and another chile that Pedro prefers to keep secret. Washington Post, 15 June 2022 Season sweetbreads with salt to taste and chipotle powder. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 16 June 2022 Another of his most formative food experiences was eating his dad’s chipotle-tomato broth with pork cracklings, panela cheese and avocado. Andy Wang, Robb Report, 6 July 2022 Chicken, brown rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, lettuce, guacamole and a side of chipotle-honey vinaigrette dressing. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 28 June 2022 Spoon the salsa, additional crema or sour cream and/or chipotle sauce on top and sprinkle with the scallions, if using. Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 24 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Mexican Spanish chipotle, chilpotle, from Nahuatl *chīlpōctli, from chīlli chili pepper + pōctli smoke, something smoked
First Known Use
1922, in the meaning defined above