Dijon mustard

noun

Di·​jon mustard ˈdē-ˌzhän- How to pronounce Dijon mustard (audio)
di-ˈzhän-
dē-ˈzhōⁿ-
: a prepared mustard made from dark mustard seeds, white wine, and spices

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Dijon mustard, 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, and ½ tsp. Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Top rye bread with Dijon mustard, bacon slices, Granny Smith apple slices, and Brie. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 2026 In a large bowl, mix together a stick of butter, a spoonful of Dijon mustard, and the shredded cheese. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 Mama’s Dijon Dressing couldn’t be simpler — just Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, agave nectar, a pinch of salt, ground black pepper and olive oil. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Dijon mustard

Word History

Etymology

Dijon, France

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dijon mustard was in 1938

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“Dijon mustard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dijon%20mustard. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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