Word
chillies
Phoneticschill·ies, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃɪɫiz/
UK/tʃˈɪliz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. small red or green peppers that taste very hot and make food spicy. You chop them fresh or dry them for cooking.
n. small pungent fruits of Capsicum plants used fresh or dried as a spice or vegetable, valued for the burning heat produced by capsaicin.
Examples
“She adds fresh chillies to the soup for heat.”
“He buys red chillies at the market every Saturday to make his grandmother's spicy sauce.”
“The recipe calls for smoked chillies, whose slow heat builds gradually and lingers long after the first bite.”
Examples
simple
“She adds fresh chillies to the soup for heat.”
contextual
“He buys red chillies at the market every Saturday to make his grandmother's spicy sauce.”
complex
“The recipe calls for smoked chillies, whose slow heat builds gradually and lingers long after the first bite.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “chillies” in context.
Verb
01. add chillies
“Add chillies to the soup to make it spicy.”
verb + noun
02. chillies burn
“These chillies burn your mouth, so eat slowly.”
noun + verb
03. chillies grow
“Chillies grow well in hot, sunny weather.”
noun + verb
04. chop chillies
“Chop chillies finely and add them to the pan.”
verb + noun
05. cook with chillies
“My mother often cooks with chillies at home.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. dried chillies
“We keep dried chillies in a jar for cooking.”
adj + noun
07. fresh chillies
“I bought fresh chillies at the market this morning.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. bag of chillies
“He bought a small bag of chillies at the shop.”
noun + prep + noun
09. bowl of chillies
“There is a small bowl of chillies on the table.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a handful of fresh chillies
“She used a handful of fresh chillies in the curry.”
11. add fresh chillies to soup
“Add fresh chillies to the soup to make it spicy.”
12. chop the chillies finely
“Chop the chillies finely before you fry them.”
Real-World Examples
“When you eat chillies, capsaicin induces a burning sensation known in Chinese as là.” “An amateur gardener has produced a bumper crop of chillies - boosted by the scorching hot summer.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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