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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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 Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the top of each fillet. CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026 Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the white miso paste, honey, Dijon mustard, and softened butter until smooth. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026 Now the sauce, simple but game-changing: Melt apricot or orange preserves, stir in Dijon mustard and fresh thyme, and dip away. Dallas Morning News, 3 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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