ketchup

[ˈkɛtʃəp]

ketchup Definition

a thick, sweet sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, used as a condiment for food.

Using ketchup: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ketchup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I like to put ketchup on my fries.

  • Example

    Can you pass me the ketchup bottle?

  • Example

    Ketchup is a popular condiment for hamburgers and hot dogs.

ketchup Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ketchup

Phrases with ketchup

  • a type of ketchup made primarily with tomatoes

    Example

    Heinz is a well-known brand of tomato ketchup.

  • a type of ketchup made with mashed bananas instead of tomatoes, commonly used in Filipino cuisine

    Example

    I tried banana ketchup for the first time in the Philippines.

  • spicy ketchup

    a type of ketchup that has added spices or chili peppers for a spicier flavor

    Example

    I prefer my fries with spicy ketchup instead of regular ketchup.

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Summary: ketchup in Brief

The term 'ketchup' [ˈkɛtʃəp] refers to a thick, sweet sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, used as a condiment for food. It is commonly used on fries, hamburgers, and hot dogs. Variations include tomato ketchup, banana ketchup, and spicy ketchup.

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