catsup

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noun (1)

cat·​sup ˈke-chəp  ˈka-  ˈkat-səp 

less common spelling of ketchup

: a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes

ketchup

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noun (2)

ketch·​up ˈke-chəp  ˈka- 

variants or less commonly catchup

ˈke-chəp  ˈka- 

or catsup

ˈke-chəp  ˈka-  ˈkat-səp 

: a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes

Examples of catsup in a Sentence

Noun (2)

She put ketchup on her hamburger.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The classic quarter-pound cheeseburger features 100% pure ground beef topped with catsup, mustard, onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and American cheese on a toasted bun — an old school build that hasn’t changed in decades. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 16 Mar. 2026

Each one is custom made to your order with your choice of catsup, onion, mustard, pickle, or relish. — Ashley Ferrer, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026

Noun

Mustard Try swapping ketchup for mustard, which is a more blood-sugar-friendly option. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026

Our rendition includes all the ingredients of Mama's favorite recipe, including Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, thyme, allspice, and—of course—ketchup. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

borrowed, directly or via Malay kecap (phonetically kətʃap) "fish sauce," from Southern Min (Chinese dialects of southeast Fujian) kôe-chiap (Xiamen), kê-chiap (Zhangzhou), from kôe, kê "salted or pickled fish or shellfish" + chiap "juice, sap"

First Known Use

Noun (2)

circa 1690, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing catsup

• tomato ketchup

Rhymes for catsup

• ketchup

Kids Definition

catsup

variant of ketchup