ketchup

ketch·up | \ ˈke-chəp

How to pronounce ketchup (audio)

, ˈka-

How to pronounce ketchup (audio)

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variants: or less commonly catchup \ ˈke-chəp

How to pronounce catchup (audio)

, ˈka- \ or catsup \ ˈke-chəp

How to pronounce catsup (audio)

, ˈka- ; ˈkat-səp \

Definition of ketchup

: a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes

Examples of ketchup in a Sentence

She put ketchup on her hamburger.

Recent Examples on the Web Think of it as a ramped-up replacement for ketchup for fries or tater tots. — oregonlive, "Bomb Sauce: A game-changing recipe that explodes with flavor," 4 Nov. 2019 The main problem was that the mole sauce tasted like cinnamon ketchup. — Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, "Jajaja Plantas Mexicana’s Millennial-Tinged Vegan Trickery," 7 Sep. 2019 The cooking proves simple enough — saute a mess of onions in a heavy skillet until golden, then season them with spicy, smoky chipotle chiles, fresh garlic, tangy Worcestershire sauce and sweet ketchup. — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Chipotle-flavored onions amplify anything they touch, from burgers to shrimp tostadas," 27 Aug. 2019 Damn some ppl like room temperature ketchup. ------. — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, "Cardi B Doesn't Put Her Ketchup in the Fridge & Fans Are Disgusted," 9 Aug. 2019 They are sometimes covered with ketchup, the sugar content of which is higher than that of ice cream. — WSJ, "Are Eggs Bad for You? Two Scientists Square Off," 13 Sep. 2018 Another condiment no-no, at least according to Mr. Dell and others: putting ketchup on a New York hot dog. — Charles Passy, WSJ, "To the Chagrin of Politicians, New York Has Strict Food Rules," 18 Jan. 2020 The restaurants will also offer limited edition T-shirts, crowns, ketchup packets and pins inspired by the TV series, which kicks off its third season on July 4. — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, "Burger King is selling an 'Upside Down Whopper' to honor 'Stranger Things'," 13 June 2019 Add Worcestershire, ketchup, mustard and flour and cook about 2 minutes. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, "These pies are a handy way to start the new year," 2 Jan. 2020

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11 Feb 2020

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“Ketchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ketchup. Accessed 24 Feb. 2020.

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