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
  • Clean the blender, then add egg yolks, mustard and vinegar.
    — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Place the roasting pan on a burner on the stove and add the mustard and chicken stock.
    — The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Branching corals the color of mustard filled the frame.
    — Rowan Moore Gerety, Wired, 5 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • But the magic is in the sauce, a sweet-tart concoction made of maple syrup and two types of mustard.
    — Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2022
  • That said, any prepared mustard will work in this dish.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Lends more of a vinegar brightness with a hint of mustard tang.
    — Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Put down the ketchup and mustard in favor of more fun toppings, such as lemon aioli and quail eggs.
    — Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2022
  • 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 Royal Crispy Wrap was introduced last year and comes in three flavors – classic, spicy and honey mustard.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There are only 8 ingredients This recipe is so easy, and is made from pantry staples and essentials most folks keep in their fridge: butter, cheese, bacon, dry mustard, salt, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024

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