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ketchup

The correct spelling is ketchup.

How to pronounce ketchup

/ˈkɛtʃ.əp/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɛtʃ.əp/

Say it like: Kec-hup

The correct spelling is ketchup. A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners. For example: "fish ketchup; fruit ketchup; mushroom ketchup"

Usage Examples

fish ketchup; fruit ketchup; mushroom ketchup

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners.
  2. 2.Such a sauce more generally (not necessarily based on tomatoes).

verb

  1. 1.To cover with ketchup.

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