jalapeño
noun
ja·la·pe·ño
| \ ˌhä-lə-ˈpā-(ˌ)nyō
, ˌha-, -ˈpā-(ˌ)nō, -ˈpē-(ˌ)nō\
, ˌha-, -ˈpā-(ˌ)nō, -ˈpē-(ˌ)nō\
variants:
or less commonly jalapeno
plural jalapeños
also jalapenos
Definition of jalapeño
: a small plump dark green chili pepper of Mexico and the southern U.S.
— called also jalapeño pepper
Examples of jalapeño in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
At the base are chorizo, red pepper, jalapeno and red potatoes, which are heavily spiced and salty. — Adam Lukach, chicagotribune.com, "Craving: Brunch — from hash to waffles, sweet to savory, bloodys to mimosas," 3 Sep. 2019 But chef Jay Barashari says the signature bowls — including the Pump Fit ($15.95, with brown rice, avocado, mango-jalapeno sauce) — are the most popular. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Flagler Village: New bars, restaurants invade funky Fort Lauderdale village," 23 Aug. 2019 Mix tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and cilantro with the corn. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "It’s too hot to cook. Try these Chicken Pita Pockets instead," 12 Aug. 2019 Mixed with mezcal, watermelon puree, jalapeno, lime and agave syrup, the $15 cocktail was birthed during the peak of the popular Netflix series' third season. — Khanh T.l. Tran, The Hollywood Reporter, "Drink and Dish: Jessica Alba's Favorite Tequila, Cocktails Inspired by 'The Kitchen' and 'Stranger Things'," 22 Aug. 2019 Straightforward as these dishes may have seemed on the chalkboard, small touches like the golden raisins and pepitas in the green bean salad or the simple use of hyper fresh jalapeno in the soup added bursts of flavor and texture. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "This 50-year-old lunch spot is the best place to grab a sandwich in downtown Louisville," 7 Aug. 2019 Stir the cheeses, mayonnaise, pickled jalapeno, coriander, chipotle powder and cilantro in a mixing bowl until well blended. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Spicy Tomatillo Pie," 7 Aug. 2019 And while there are options to customize and upgrade your burger with bacon, pickled jalapeno and more, Fletcher hopes guest don't feel like the menu items need anything extra. — Lauren Saria, azcentral, "2 years after a coma, this Phoenix chef is back and making the burgers of his dreams," 3 July 2019 Curry’s unique take on fruit salad, featuring bell pepper, cucumber and jalapeno, makes for an unexpected sweet yet savory potluck dish. — NBC News, "Chefs share their favorite potluck recipes that'll feed a crowd," 15 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jalapeño.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for jalapeño
jalapeño
noun
English Language Learners Definition of jalapeño
: a small green pepper that is very hot and is used especially in Mexican cooking
See the full definition for jalapeño in the English Language Learners Dictionary