radish

noun

rad·​ish ˈra-dish 

 also  ˈre-

: the pungent usually crisp root of a widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Raphanus sativus) of the mustard family usually eaten raw

also : a plant that produces radishes

Examples of radish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vegetarians might enjoy the tofu and yuba, and the galaxy of vegetables like white radish, mushrooms, seaweed knots, watercress, cauliflower and lotus root. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024

The heart-healthy Fleet Feet protein bowl with couscous, guacamole, radishes, tomatoes, red salsa and choice of protein ($16 with chicken or $17 with rib-eye steak) caters to members of the fitness store’s running club, which meets at SacYard each Tuesday. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024

What to plant now: - From seed: cucumber, squash (winter and summer), pumpkins, melon, carrots, radishes, beans, cilantro. —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024

Salmon replaces spring crops such as alliums, radishes, and greens after the weather heats up. —Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of Old English rædic, from Latin radic-, radix root, radish — more at root

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

radish

noun

rad·​ish ˈrad-ish 

ˈred-

: the crisp edible root of a plant related to the mustards that is usually eaten raw as a vegetable

also : a plant that produces radishes

Etymology

Old English rædic "radish," from Latin radic-, radix "root" — related to eradicate, radical see Word History at radical