Meaning & use

ketchup

noun·Everyday

A thick, tangy sauce made mainly from tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar, used as a condiment.

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He squeezed ketchup over his fries before taking the first bite.

The diner kept bottles of ketchup on every table for burgers and eggs alike.

A note on using this word

Also spelled 'catsup' in some regions, though 'ketchup' is now the far more common spelling.

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