Meaning of Ketchup
In simple words: A sweet, thick sauce made from tomatoes.
Ketchup in a sentence
- I like to put ketchup on my fries.
- He ordered a hamburger with extra ketchup.
- The kids covered their hot dogs in ketchup.
- They ran out of ketchup at the picnic.
How to use Ketchup
Commonly used in casual dining and fast-food settings. Less appropriate in formal dining or culinary discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'catch-up'—imagine catching up on flavor with every bite of food.
Related words
Collocations with Ketchup
- ketchup bottle
- ketchup packets
- ketchup and fries
Synonyms for Ketchup
- catsup
- sauce
- condiment
Opposites of Ketchup
- mustard
- vinaigrette
Common mistakes with Ketchup
- Confused with 'catsup' – both refer to the same condiment.
- Using 'ketchup' as a verb - it's only a noun.
- Assuming all ketchup is tomato-based - some variations exist.
Ketchup appears in
Ketchup in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كاتشب
صلصة حلوة وسميكة مصنوعة من الطماطم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Ketchup
টমেটো দিয়ে তৈরি একটি মিষ্টি, ঘন সস।
- GermanDeutsch
Ketchup
Eine süße, dicke Soße aus Tomaten.
- SpanishEspañol
Kétchup
Una salsa dulce y espesa hecha de tomates.
- Persianفارسی
سس کچاپ
یه سس غلیظ و شیرین که از گوجهفرنگی درست میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Ketchup
Une sauce épaisse et sucrée à base de tomates.
- Hindiहिन्दी
केचप
टमाटर से बनी एक मीठी, गाढ़ी चटनी।
- ItalianItaliano
Ketchup
Una salsa dolce e densa a base di pomodoro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ketchup
Um molho doce e espesso feito de tomates.
- RussianРусский
Кетчуп
Сладкий густой соус из помидоров.
- Urduاردو
کیچپ
ٹماٹر سے بنی ایک میٹھی، گاڑھی چٹنی۔
- Chinese中文
番茄酱
一种用番茄做的甜稠酱。
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Frequently asked questions about Ketchup
What does Ketchup mean?
A sweet, thick sauce made from tomatoes.
What is the definition of Ketchup?
A sweet, thick sauce made from tomatoes, commonly used as a condiment.
How do you use Ketchup in a sentence?
I like to put ketchup on my fries.
Can you give another example of Ketchup?
He ordered a hamburger with extra ketchup.
What are synonyms for Ketchup?
Common alternatives include catsup, sauce, condiment.
What is the opposite of Ketchup?
Opposite meanings include mustard, vinaigrette.
What words go with Ketchup?
It commonly pairs with ketchup bottle, ketchup packets, ketchup and fries.
What are common mistakes when using Ketchup?
Confused with 'catsup' – both refer to the same condiment. Using 'ketchup' as a verb - it's only a noun. Assuming all ketchup is tomato-based - some variations exist.
How do you pronounce Ketchup?
US: //ˈkɛtʃəp//, UK: //ˈkɛtʃəp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ketchup?
Commonly used in casual dining and fast-food settings. Less appropriate in formal dining or culinary discussions.

