chutney

noun

chut·​ney ˈchət-nē 

plural chutneys

: a thick sauce of Indian origin that contains fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices and is used as a condiment

Examples of chutney in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To start, Boeuf Bourguignon Tacos are a must, as are the Duck Croquettes with a guava and chipotle chutney. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The grilled Spam and cheese sliders ($16), with thin slices of Spam seared crisp served on Hawaiian buns with pineapple-jalapeno chutney, are a flavor bomb. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

At lunch, a stellar choice is the thali, a sampler platter of savory and balanced vegetarian, chicken, or goat curries, with lentils, rice, vegetables, and chutneys, all seasoned and salted just right. — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

Include them in a kale salad, black bean tacos, jam, or chutney made with onions and herbs. — Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hindi caṭnī & Urdu chaṭnī

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above