Ketchup: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ…
Add to dictionary

ketchup

 

[ หˆkษ›tสƒษ™p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

condiment use

Ketchup is a thick, tomato-based sauce that is commonly used as a condiment for various foods, particularly burgers and fries. It is typically sweet and tangy, with a smooth texture. Ketchup is often associated with fast food and casual dining.

Synonyms

catsup, tomato sauce

Examples of usage

  • I put ketchup on my fries.
  • She loves ketchup on her burgers.
  • He used ketchup as a dip for his chicken nuggets.
  • They serve ketchup with their hot dogs.

Translations

Translations of the word "ketchup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น catchup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เคšเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ketchup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตั‚ั‡ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ keczup

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒใƒฃใƒƒใƒ— (kechappu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ketchup

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ketchup

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ketรงap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ€์ฒฉ (kecheop)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุชุดุจ (katchab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keฤup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ keฤup

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็•ช่Œ„้…ฑ (fฤnqiรฉjiร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ keฤap

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณmatsรณsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั‚ั‡ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒฉแƒฃแƒžแƒ˜ (keแนญch'upi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ketรงup

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ketchup

Etymology

The word 'ketchup' is believed to have originated from the Hokkien Chinese word 'kรช-tsiap', which refers to a pickled fish sauce. This sauce was brought to Europe by traders in the 17th century, where it evolved into various forms, including mushroom ketchup. The tomato-based version we know today began to emerge in the 19th century, particularly in the United States. It gained popularity due to the advancements in food preservation and the mass production of tomato sauce. By the early 20th century, ketchup had become a staple condiment in American households, synonymous with fast food culture. Today, it is produced and consumed globally, often enjoyed with a variety of dishes, and is a symbol of American cuisine.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,925, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.