How to Use chile in a Sentence

chile

noun
  • But chiles like it hot and dry.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The drink tastes like clover and hot chile.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Poblano chiles bring nice warmth but less heat.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Tamales are loaded with bean, chile and cheese.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026
  • Look at the thing — with diced chile, lime juice and a bit of cilantro.
    — Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
  • No need to drain the chiles or beans—the juices add flavor.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • No need to drain the chiles or beans—the juices add flavor.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Stir in the chiles if desired, and cook for 1 minute more.
    — Christine Wong, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
  • But for the women, the chile plant is a godsend.
    — Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The mayo and pickled chiles are easy to prepare.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Chorizo and green chiles give it plenty of kick.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The sharp, pungent scent of chile peppers clings to the air.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Add spice with diced chile peppers or crushed red pepper flakes.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Aleppo pepper is a fruity, tangy, and mild chile.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
  • Finish with chile garlic oil and serve with charred lemon.
    — ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Chicken club with hatch chile ranch on a jalapeno cheddar bun.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
  • These chile farmers know the challenges first-hand.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Stir in tomatoes, green chiles, and water.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
  • That would be an 8-inch flour tortilla dipped in chile broth with cheese and beef.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Pineapple, jalapeño, and chiles give this slaw a sweet and spicy flavor.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Some chiles will stick to shrimp and that’s okay; add remaining chiles to pan.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Add the Hatch chiles and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Blue cheese and sliced chiles optional.
    — Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Pour hot liquid over chile slices and let pickle for at least 2 hours.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Chipotle and adobo give it a gentle heat and depth, while the green chiles add a mild tang.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Push the bacon to the sides of the pan, then add chile peppers if using.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The skimpy amount of chicken was more chewy than crispy thanks to the dousing of sweet chile sauce.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Taco seasoning and diced green chiles add smoky spice to the creamy layers.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Calabrian chile paste in a large bowl to combine.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2026
  • Mamlets are cooked in pungent mustard oil and amped up with onions and chiles.
    — Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026

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