: a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes
Examples of ketchup in a Sentence
She put ketchup on her hamburger.
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As for condiments, mayonnaise and ketchup are commonly used.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
Franks said toppings are the customer’s choice, but his choice is the simple condiment of ketchup.
—Amelia Wu
july 19, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Add chili powder, black peppercorns, ketchup, soy sauce and 6 tablespoons water.
Cook for 2 minutes, mix well, and once combined, turn off the heat.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
The company owns lots of household brand names and products, like Heinz ketchup, Kraft macaroni and cheese, Kool-Aid, Oscar Mayer, Jell-O and Maxwell House.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
Franks said toppings are the customer’s choice, but his choice is the simple condiment of ketchup.
—Amelia Wu
july 19, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Add chili powder, black peppercorns, ketchup, soy sauce and 6 tablespoons water.
Cook for 2 minutes, mix well, and once combined, turn off the heat.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
The company owns lots of household brand names and products, like Heinz ketchup, Kraft macaroni and cheese, Kool-Aid, Oscar Mayer, Jell-O and Maxwell House.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ketchup
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“Ketchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ketchup. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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ketchup
noun
ketch·up
variants
also catchup
or catsup
ˈkech-əp,
ˈkach-
: a thick seasoned sauce usually made from tomatoes
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