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

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And the tomato chutney with it? — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Try cumin-poblano, apple-chutney, or olive-corn relish variations with a few easy twists. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 Then, towards the end of cooking, stirring in a chutney made from cilantro, peanuts, brown sugar, and lime juice keeps the flavors bright and fresh. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 Entrées feature cacio e pepe lumache, beef tenderloin with chimichurri, shakshuka in vadouvan tomato sauce, and Bengali potatoes with currant and poblano chutney. — Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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