ketchup
word
/ˈkɛtʃəp/
KECH-uhp
/kˈɛtʃʌp/
KECH-uhp
Definition
A thick, slightly sweet and sour sauce usually made from tomatoes, often eaten with foods like fries, burgers, and hot dogs.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun: 'some ketchup', not usually 'a ketchup' unless you mean a bottle or packet. Common with 'put on', 'dip in', and 'with'. In American English, 'ketchup' is more common than 'catsup'.
Spanish: kétchup - salsa de tomatePortuguese (BR): ketchupPortuguese (PT): ketchupChinese (Simplified): 番茄酱Chinese (Traditional): 番茄醬Hindi: केचप - टमाटर की चटनीArabic: كاتشبBengali: কেচাপRussian: кетчупJapanese: ケチャップVietnamese: tương càKorean: 케첩Turkish: ketçapUrdu: کیچپIndonesian: saus tomat
Example Sentences
He puts ketchup on everything, even eggs.
natural
I like ketchup on my fries.
basic
Can you pass the ketchup, please?
basic
There is no ketchup in the fridge.
basic
We ran out of ketchup, so I used mustard instead.
natural
Just a little ketchup is enough for me.
natural