Dijon mustard

noun

Di·​jon mustard ˈdē-ˌzhän- 

di-ˈzhän-, 

dē-ˈzhōⁿ-

: a prepared mustard made from dark mustard seeds, white wine, and spices

Examples of Dijon mustard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Combine in a mixing bowl with the Kewpie Mayo, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

Ingredients 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Directions Steam broccoli: Steam broccoli florets until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. —Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026

To see poulet de Bresse on a menu here is as natural as seeing Dijon mustard or a bottle of Pinot Noir. —Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026

Coating the salmon in a mixture of maple syrup and Dijon mustard lends it a savory sweetness and helps the fish develop a golden crust under the broiler. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Dijon, France

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Dijon mustard

• blustered
• bustard
• clustered
• custard
• flustered
• mustered