How to Use mustard in a Sentence

mustard

noun
Definition of mustardnext
  • Would you like some mustard on your hot dog?
  • The mustard is the kind that singes your nostrils and leaves a tear in your eye.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Serve them with grainy mustard for the grownups, or with ketchup for the kiddos.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 27 July 2023
  • Do not allow the ham to brown! 7: Lay the heated meats on the bread with the mustard.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • Divide the mustard and spread on all 8 slices of bread.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 July 2022
  • Briny feta and a mustard vinaigrette boost the sweetness of the fruit and add tang.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The Gruyère adds a touch of funkiness, while the mustard and chives brighten the dish.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • This helps the rub adhere to the ribs but also the vinegar in the mustard is helpful.
    — Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Both come with pickles, deli mustard and a choice of two sides.
    — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • Start by scraping the mustard off the fabric with a butter knife or the side of a spoon.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
  • And these are things like, kale and collards, mustard greens, turnip greens and spinach.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
  • The feet were braised, deboned, coated in mustard and breadcrumbs, and fried.
    — Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The pork melts into the bun, and the pickles and spicy mustard bring tangy, sharp relief.
    — New York Times, 18 June 2024
  • Add the mustard greens, mint, parsley and oregano and pulse to chop coarsely.
    — Tamerra Griffin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The cheese might be the star of the show but don’t discount the Old Brooklyn mustards and mostarda featured on the side.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Transfer paste to a small bowl and stir in mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Flip shrimp, then add lemon juice and mustard to skillet.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
  • That said, any prepared mustard will work in this dish.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2023
  • But add a little bit of ketchup, a little bit of mustard.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
  • The deluxe pack includes even more cheese as well as mustard and crackers.
    — Madison Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The dish was spring dumpling with spring onion, carrot kimchi, peas and mustard beet foam.
    — Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Go for a mix of things, like radish and ricotta, leeks and mustard, and cabbage and dill.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
  • The red wine and soda cleaned up quickly, and the marinara and mustard were still stubborn.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Step 3Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, mustard, Worcestershire, and beef.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Set out a smorgasbord of mustards and pop a couple—or a dozen—in your mouth.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The dressing gets a mighty kick from a bit of horseradish mustard.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022
  • Tasty, red klobasy sizzle on a grill next to the main entrance, and are sold with a splotch of brown mustard on a plate and a slice of rye bread.
    — David Waldstein, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Add 1/2 cup of the juice to the bowl, along with the olive oil, vinegar, mustard and crushed red pepper flakes, whisking to combine.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Stand out looks include bold mustard yellow mixed with black lace and baby blue faux fur separates.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • At his studio there, Gates had shown me rooms of ceramics and pointed out techniques — cobalt-and-red iron shino glazes, mustard washes, manganese stains.
    — Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024

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