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

The condominium is not far from the Gold Coast building that housed the once-hopping Ditka’s Restaurant, where Vincent made beautiful music and the chefs made signature pork chops with apple chutney and cherry jus. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

At Indus, the tender masala brisket, served with an earthy barbecue chutney, began as a backyard experiment and has become a bestseller, perhaps surprising for an Indian restaurant. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Drizzle generously with sweet yogurt, cilantro-mint chutney, and dry mango-tamarind chutney. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

Hindi caṭnī & Urdu chaṭnī

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above