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chili Synonyms

Another word for chili

Choosing another word for chili depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The small, pungent pod of a pepper plant of the genus Capsicum, used either fresh or dried to add spicy heat to food.

Usage Example

"She chopped a fresh green chili pepper to give the salsa an extra kick of heat."

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chili pepper
chile
chilli
hot pepper
Strong
capsicum

• noun (Context 2)

A thick, spicy stew typically made with ground meat, chili peppers or chili powder, and often beans and tomatoes.

Usage Example

"We served hot bowls of chili con carne topped with shredded cheese and sour cream during the football game."

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chili con carne
chile
chilli

• Nearby Words

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chili pepper
chili powder
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chili. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chili
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