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

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

Step 3 - Make dressing: 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Remaining olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Whisk all ingredients together in small bowl. —Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026

The casserole is loaded with cheese, ham, and a touch of Dijon mustard. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 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