katsup Definition
a thick, cold sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, used as a condiment for food.
Using katsup: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "katsup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I like to put katsup on my fries.
Example
She added some katsup to her burger.
Example
The restaurant provides katsup bottles on every table.
katsup Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for katsup
- catsup
- tomato sauce
Phrases with katsup
a container for holding katsup, usually made of plastic or glass with a narrow opening at the top for dispensing the sauce
Example
The katsup bottle was almost empty, so she had to shake it vigorously to get the last drops out.
Example
He accidentally spilled katsup on his shirt, leaving a noticeable katsup stain.
a small, sealed packet containing a single serving of katsup, often provided with fast food meals
Example
She grabbed a few katsup packets from the counter before sitting down to eat her burger.
Origins of katsup
from Malay 'kechap', meaning 'fish sauce'
Summary: katsup in Brief
The term 'katsup' [ˈkætʃəp] refers to a thick, cold sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, used as a condiment for food. It is commonly used on fries, burgers, and other fast food items. 'Katsup' extends into phrases like 'katsup bottle,' and 'katsup stain,' denoting the container and discoloration caused by the sauce, respectively.
