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

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At last, summer breezes in with salsas and stone fruit chutneys, but hands down, barbecue sauce is boss. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 Ela features casual dishes like Duck Leg Biryani, Tandoori Cab Hanger Steak Skewer, chutneys and other street snacks, while Mango leans into daily soups, salads and handhelds from Wagyu beef carpaccio to roasted turkey club. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025 Loquats are a national icon, pictured on souvenirs and contributing to recipes for everything from jams and jellies to chutneys, cakes, and even liqueurs, so be sure to sample those too. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025 There's a really fun mint chutney on the site that is served with meatballs. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chutney

Word History

Etymology

Hindi caṭnī & Urdu chaṭnī

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chutney was in 1792

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“Chutney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chutney. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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