chutney

noun

chut·​ney ˈchət-nē How to pronounce chutney (audio)
plural chutneys
: a thick sauce of Indian origin that contains fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices and is used as a condiment

Examples of chutney in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pair your meal with breads like naan and roti, and sides like basmati rice and a variety of chutneys. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024 The classic melty sandwich gets even better with the addition of sweet-and-sour chutney. Andy Fenner, Saveur, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for chutney 

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Word History

Etymology

Hindi caṭnī & Urdu chaṭnī

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chutney was in 1813

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Cite this Entry

“Chutney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chutney. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

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