1. A thick, tangy condiment made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, used as a topping or dip for food.
Usage: Also spelled 'ketchup' (more common in modern usage); 'catsup' is a traditional variant spelling.

Examples

• She squeezed catsup onto her hamburger.
• The diner offered both mustard and catsup with every meal.
• Kids often prefer catsup on their french fries.
• A bottle of catsup sat on the picnic table.
• He dipped his hot dog in catsup before taking a bite.