How to Use chili in a Sentence

chili

noun
  • Most of the spice came from a chili oil that was added to the broth.
    — Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The key to a chili crisp that’s so crunchy it’s like a spicy trail mix?
    — Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2022
  • The chili is hearty -- packed full of veggies and big chunks of meat.
    — cleveland, 24 Feb. 2022
  • Grab a burger or a bowl of chili and take in the views of the Wilson Range.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The chili crunchy stuff with the stern lady on the bottle was the clear winner.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Reheat the chili and top with the tortilla chips (crushed) and cilantro.
    — Jennifer Nickle, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • And don’t forget to ask for one of the whole, roasted chilis on the counter.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
  • My dad was known for his chili and his ham hock and beans.
    — James Hales Remembering Rogers, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2023
  • It’s got body, it’s got soul, and the chili crisp, a nod to Chris’ Asian roots, gives it heart.
    — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024
  • The chili goes on top of the cheese rather than underneath.
    — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 June 2022
  • In brief: The more chili peppers, the spicier the romance.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The chili cheese hot dog is also a sausage and comes topped with crushed Fritos.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
  • The soy garlic was a light and sweet sauce, while the spicy tang punched up the heat with chili paste gochjuang.
    — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 1 June 2018
  • But how did chili peppers get to Arizona in the first place?
    — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2023
  • Even the chili oil and infused soy sauce that the buns can be eaten with are made fresh in the kitchen.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Brightens and adds some gently spicy zing to the chili.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Zach drew in a breath, picked up his fork and began eating the chili.
    — Taylor Goebel, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2020
  • Digging into a bowl of chili is a very Texas thing to do.
    — Jim Kiest, San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
  • Watch this video for tips on how to make sweet and savory chili cheese corn dogs.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Some chili crisp blends skew umami and savory, some turn up the heat.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
  • When ready, it's topped with ketchup, mustard, sweet chili Thai sauce and Sriracha.
    — Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Fact is, jerky joins chili and sausage on the list of all-time favorite venison treats.
    — The Editors, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2019
  • Winning free chili for a year One winner hailed all the way from Texas.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Made for up to 16 servings, this chili is full of flavor and packed with spices.
    — Sunset Magazine, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Yoga classes and chili sales are hosted by the city at the site.
    — Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Add lentils, veggies, and chili crisp to the bowl and dress with your favorite vinaigrette.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, meet the chili pepper setting world records on the Scoville scale.
    — CNN, 23 Oct. 2023
  • This chili tonight was fairly spicy so a nice crisp lager helped me keep things in check.
    — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 19 Mar. 2020
  • Mix flour, salt, chili flakes and nigella seeds in a mixing bowl with yogurt and mix well.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
  • There’s a huge tradition of chili crisp, a huge tradition of instant noodles.
    — Eric Ryan, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

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