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, and remaining ½ tsp. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026 Bread the fish: Brush the tops of the fish with a condiment that will help the breadcrumbs stick—mayonnaise or Dijon mustard (or a combination) is our go-to. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 24 Feb. 2026 Dress lightly with a mixture of olive oil, lemon, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026 Yet months into his first term, the 44th president of the United States made headlines for ordering a cheeseburger at a Virginia Five Guys—with Dijon mustard. Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 16 Feb. 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 8 Mar. 2026.

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