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

Examples of Dijon mustard in a Sentence

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In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 Mustard greens are classified as a brown mustard; thus, Dijon mustard is made from its seeds. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025 Mix together mayo, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025 Stir together Chick-fil-A Sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025 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 10 Mar. 2025.

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