mustard

Definition

A yellow or brown sauce with a strong taste, usually eaten with meat, sandwiches, or hot dogs. It can also refer to the plant or seeds used to make this sauce.

Usage & Nuances

In everyday English, 'mustard' usually means the condiment, not the plant. Common collocations include 'yellow mustard', 'Dijon mustard', and 'honey mustard'. It is usually uncountable when talking about the sauce: 'some mustard', not 'a mustard', unless you mean a type or serving informally.

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