ketchup
ketch-up · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A thick, sweet, tangy sauce made primarily from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, commonly used as a condiment.
Phrases & expressions
- •ketchup bottle — a container designed to dispense ketchup, often requiring shaking or squeezing
Related words
Etymology
From Malay kecap, a fermented fish sauce. The word entered English in the 17th century, and the tomato-based version became standard in the 19th century in the United States.