yellow mustard

[ yel-oh muhs-terd ]

noun

1. a bright yellow condiment, prepared from the ground seeds of the cruciferous plant white mustard and less pungent than brown mustard:

   A hotdog’s not a hotdog without that squiggly line of yellow mustard!

Word History and Origins

Origin of yellow mustard¹

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

As we meandered along the Arroyo Seco river basin, which was flanked by fields of yellow mustard weed, stalks of purple showy penstemon and feathery clusters of blooming matilija poppy, I offered a little history of the area as well as architectural tidbits about the three grand bridges we passed under.

From Los Angeles Times

Tujhe Dekha To plays over a scene featuring the couple dancing in a field full of yellow mustard plants.

From BBC

The Hot Grill, a real local stalwart burger-and-dog “joint” with fervent, voracious fans, specializes in deep-fried hot dogs “all the way,” with their traditional, secret recipe chili sauce, chopped onions and yellow mustard.

From Salon

Each time, the berserker blasted a spice cart and sent plumes of red Sichuan peppercorns, yellow mustard, purple basil, blue juniper, black sesame, brown cumin, and green ginger whirling into the air.

From Literature

We have heard from hockey players, football players and other sports enthusiasts that both pickle juice and yellow mustard can reverse muscle cramps.

From Seattle Times