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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Jennifer Lopez’s green Versace gown from the 2000 Grammys takes new form as a coconut mousse topped with pineapple-lime chutney, pistachio sponge, and a glaze of lime. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Björk’s infamous 2001 Oscars swan dress takes flight as a delicate pavlova with passion fruit ganache, while Jennifer Lopez’s game-changing green Versace number appears as a tropical coconut mousse with pineapple-lime chutney on pistachio sponge. Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 Home cooks with a passion for creating every element of a meal from scratch use the freezer to preserve tamarind chutney, sliced sourdough bread, and cubes of summer-bright pesto. Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025 Season to taste with salt, and serve hot with coconut chutney, sambar, and pickles if desired. Meher Mirza, Saveur, 27 Feb. 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 28 Mar. 2025.

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