noun
mustard
MUHS-tuhd
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."
adj
1
Having a dark yellow colour, like the condiment.
"She wore a mustard cardigan over her dress."
2
Informal: very good or highly skilled.
"He's absolutely mustard at chess."
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
Word Forms
Mustards plural
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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.