mustard
MUHS-tuhd
Mustard (noun) means a yellow-brown condiment made from the seeds of the mustard plant, often eaten with meat. Example: “He spread a thick layer of mustard on his hot dog.”
noun
1
A yellow-brown condiment made from the seeds of the mustard plant, often eaten with meat.
"He spread a thick layer of mustard on his hot dog."
"I like a little mustard on my ham sandwich."
"The sausages were served with mild mustard and fried onions."
adj
1
Having a dark yellow colour, like the condiment.
"She wore a mustard cardigan over her dress."
"The sofa is a bright mustard colour that lights up the room."
"He chose mustard curtains to go with the grey walls."
2
Informal: very good or highly skilled.
"He's absolutely mustard at chess."
"My sister is mustard at drawing, and everyone asks her for help."
"The new goalkeeper was mustard in training and saved almost every shot."
How to use mustard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe yellow condiment, its colour, or informally, being excellent at something.
Common pairings
cut the mustard
mustard sauce
mustard yellow
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Etymology
From Old French moustarde, related to "must" (unfermented grape juice), which was originally mixed with ground mustard seed to make a paste.
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What does “mustard” mean?
The word “mustard” means a yellow-brown condiment made from the seeds of the mustard plant, often eaten with meat. In plain terms, the yellow condiment, its colour, or informally, being excellent at something.
How do you pronounce “mustard”?
“Mustard” is pronounced MUHS-tuhd ([ˈmʌs.tɚd] in IPA).
How do you use “mustard” in a sentence?
Here is “mustard” used in a sentence: “He spread a thick layer of mustard on his hot dog.”
What part of speech is “mustard”?
Depending on how it is used, “mustard” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “mustard” come from?
The word “mustard” comes from Old French. From Old French moustarde, related to "must" (unfermented grape juice), which was originally mixed with ground mustard seed to make a paste.
Is “mustard” a common word?
“Mustard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “mustard” have?
“Mustard” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a yellow-brown condiment made from the seeds of the mustard plant, often eaten with meat.
What is the difference between mustard as a food and mustard as a colour?
As a food, mustard is a yellow-brown condiment made from the seeds of the mustard plant and commonly eaten with meat. As a colour, mustard describes a dark yellow shade resembling the condiment, used for example to describe clothing or paint.
What does it mean when someone says a person is mustard?
In informal British usage, calling someone or something mustard means describing them as very good or highly skilled. This sense is distinct from the food and colour meanings.
What is mustard traditionally eaten with?
Mustard, as a condiment made from mustard seeds, is traditionally eaten with meat, and it is also commonly paired with sandwiches, sausages, and cured meats.
