mustard

n. a thick yellow or brown sauce with a strong, spicy taste that you put on meat or in sandwiches.

n. a pungent condiment made from the ground seeds of the mustard plant, often mixed with water, vinegar, or wine.

“He put a little bit of spicy mustard on his hot dog for extra flavour.”

“The chef prepared a traditional vinaigrette by whisking together Dijon mustard, aged balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.”

n. a plant with yellow flowers that produces the seeds used to make mustard sauce.

n. any of several plants in the family Brassicaceae, particularly those with yellow flowers and seeds used for oil or spice.

“The fields were bright yellow with wild mustard growing everywhere.”

“Farmers in the region rotate their primary crops with mustard to improve soil health and suppress certain pests naturally.”

n. a dark, brownish-yellow colour like the condiment.

n. a dark, saturated yellow hue resembling the appearance of prepared mustard.

“She chose a mustard sofa to add a pop of colour to her grey living room.”

“The interior designer recommended mustard accents to complement the mid-century modern aesthetic of the apartment.”

n. extra energy or speed, especially when throwing a ball.

n. physical force, speed, or intensity applied to an action, particularly in sports.

“The pitcher really put some mustard on that last throw.”

“If the quarterback wants to complete that long pass, he'll need to put a bit more mustard on the ball next time.”

Informal · American English

adj. excellent or very skilled at something.

adj. highly proficient, impressive, or of excellent quality.

“That new striker is absolute mustard; he's scored in every game so far.”

“The local band's performance was absolute mustard, drawing a much larger crowd than the venue had anticipated.”

Slang · British English