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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There’s a $7 sausage wrap combo with Fresnos, caramelized onions and Dijon mustard-mayo. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026 This legume-centric take on chicken Marbella combines prunes, capers and almonds with a plucky vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, maple syrup and Dijon mustard. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026 Whisking the Dijon mustard together with the apple cider vinegar before slowly streaming in the olive oil creates an emulsified vinaigrette. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 Dijon mustard and whisk to combine. — Sue Li, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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