ketchup

noun

ketch·up | \ ˈke-chəp ,

ˈka-

variants: or less commonly catchup \ˈke-chəp,

ˈka- \ or catsup \ˈke-chəp,

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

The new Canadian tariffs, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, are hitting a long list of U.S. consumer goods, including ketchup and other Kraft Heinz products. — Paul Wiseman, Anchorage Daily News, "Canada tariffs on US goods from ketchup to lawn mowers begin," 1 July 2018 On the other side of the spectrum is the dry, overcooked burger, accompanied by dry bread, a saliva-vacuuming experience in which ketchup and mustard are expected to carry entirely too much weight. — Dan Nosowitz, GQ, "Skip the Burger, Eat the Patty Melt," 28 June 2018 Use a damp cloth to wipe the ketchup and salt mixture off your item and use another clean cloth to dry your item. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean Copper and Make It Shine Like New Again," 4 May 2018 This summer, the Observer conducted an analysis of the lowest prices of five staple items – a dozen large eggs, a gallon of skim milk, a loaf of white bread, ketchup and 1 pound of lean ground beef – at nine Charlotte grocery stores. — Katherine Peralta, charlotteobserver, "Prices fall when this grocer comes to town, new study finds," 10 Jan. 2018 Divide lettuce, tomatoes, and shrimp among sandwiches. Drizzle 1 tablespoon ketchup and a few dashes of hot sauce, if desired, over shrimp. — Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, "Fried-Shrimp Po'boys," 5 Jan. 2012 Brush with a thin layer of spicy ketchup (about 2 tablespoons) and roast 10 minutes. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Spicy Ketchup-Glazed Meatloaf," 18 Apr. 2018 Filipino spaghetti looks like Italian ragù, but banana ketchup is mixed into the tomatoes and ground pork, along with little bouncy wedges of hot dogs. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, "A Filipino Specialty Best Paired With a Brew in the East Village," 5 July 2018 The line includes two mustards (Deli Style Picnic Mustard and Spicy Brown Firecracker Mustard) and ketchup called Classic Boardwalk Coney Sauce. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "Joey Chestnut debuts new condiment line," 2 July 2018

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