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ketchup

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

ketch·up

noun
\ˈke-chəp, ˈka-\\ˈke-chəp, ˈka-; ˈkat-səp\

Definition of KETCHUP

: a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes

Variants of KETCHUP

ketch·up also catch·up \ˈke-chəp, ˈka-\ or cat·sup \ˈke-chəp, ˈka-; ˈkat-səp\

Examples of KETCHUP

  1. She put ketchup on her hamburger.

Origin of KETCHUP

Malay kĕchap fish sauce
First Known Use: circa 1690

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