: a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes
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She put ketchup on her hamburger.
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Brown sugar, ketchup, and bacon provide that smoky-sweet taste the dish is known for.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
To him, Hepburn was just his sweet, hands-on, sometimes cheesy mother who loved to sneakily eat spaghetti with ketchup and snuggle with him while watching tv.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Condiments Condiments like ketchup, mayonnaise, and soy sauce are high in sodium and other preservatives.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
In a large bowl whisk the eggs, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
To him, Hepburn was just his sweet, hands-on, sometimes cheesy mother who loved to sneakily eat spaghetti with ketchup and snuggle with him while watching tv.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Condiments Condiments like ketchup, mayonnaise, and soy sauce are high in sodium and other preservatives.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
In a large bowl whisk the eggs, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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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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