B1nounfood
US/ˈmʌs.tərd/
UK/ˈmʌs.təd/
a thick yellow or brown sauce with a strong, hot taste, made from the seeds of a plant
In context
He always puts a little mustard on his ham sandwich before lunch.
This salad dressing is made with olive oil, honey and mustard.
My grandmother grows mustard greens in the garden and pickles them every winter.
Words that go with mustard
noun + noun
- mustard seedFry the mustard seeds in hot oil until they start to pop.
- mustard greensPickled mustard greens are served with many Vietnamese dishes.
adjective + noun
- hot mustardBe careful, this hot mustard will make your eyes water.
- yellow mustardAmerican hot dogs usually come with ketchup and yellow mustard.
noun + preposition
- jar of mustardThere's a jar of mustard at the back of the fridge.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Can I have a mustard, please?Correct: Can I have some mustard, please?