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 The dish relies on varied textures: a starchy base, crispy toppings, and tangy sauces or chutneys. Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024 The space will offer casual seating, including banquettes and a limited patio, plus pie display cases as well as fridges for jarred goods like chutneys and other condiments. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024 Take Stage Kitchen & Bar in the golfing mecca of Palm Beach Gardens, a global kitchen that dared to mash up Spanish octopus with chutneys and naan — and earned Marathe, for his boldness, a 2023 James Beard semifinalist nod. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024 Alecia’s Chutney Headquartered in Leeds, Alabama, and available at Piggly Wiggly stores around Birmingham and beyond, this chutney has a cult following, including James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Stitt. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for chutney 

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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 2 Oct. 2024.

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