mustard

noun
UK: /ˈmʌstərd/
US: /ˈmʌstərd/

  1. A yellow or brown paste or sauce made from the seeds of a mustard plant, used to add flavour to food.

    1. I like mustard on my burger. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you pass me the mustard, please, to put on this sandwich? [ ] [ ]

  2. A plant with yellow flowers whose seeds are used to make mustard.

    1. The field was full of mustard flowers. [ ] [ ]
    2. Farmers sometimes grow mustard as a cover crop to improve the soil. [ ] [ ]

  3. A brownish-yellow colour.

    1. She wore a mustard coloured dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The walls were painted a dull mustard shade that clashed with the furniture. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

relish condiment
mustard verb

  1. To cover or spread with mustard.

    1. He mustards his hot dog with great care. [ ] [ ]
    2. I always mustard my sandwiches, it makes them taste better. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mustard" in English means: A yellow or brown paste or sauce made from the seeds of a mustard plant, used to add flavour to food., A plant with yellow flowers whose seeds are used to make mustard., A brownish-yellow colour..

The phonetic transcription of "mustard" is /ˈmʌstərd/ in British English and /ˈmʌstərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mustard": relish, condiment.

Example usage of "mustard": "I like mustard on my burger.". More examples on the page.