horseradish

noun

horse·​rad·​ish ˈhȯrs-ˌra-dish 

-ˌre-

1

: a tall coarse white-flowered herb (Armoracia rusticana synonym Cochlearia armoracia) of the mustard family

2

: a condiment made from ground-up horseradish root

Examples of horseradish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Highlights include Gene’s Filet (filet mignon, fresh horseradish, red-wine sauce), the Lucky’s Salad (romaine, shrimp, bacon, avocado & Roquefort), and Skinny Onion Rings (thin frizzled onions). —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Elements from the grill factor into almost every dish, from a tartare of beets and tomatoes with horseradish to roasted squash agnolotti with morels and pine nuts. —Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025

Stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, horseradish, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and hot sauce in a medium bowl until combined. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 June 2025

Other Pest-Repelling Plants: Aside from culinary herbs, other fragrant plants that deter fruit tree pests include horseradish and plants in the allium family, such as garlic, ramps, and ornamental alliums. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for horseradish

• kaddish
• radish

Kids Definition

horseradish

noun

horse·​rad·​ish ˈhȯrs-ˌrad-ish 

-ˌred-

1

a

: a tall coarse white-flowered herb related to the mustards

b

: the sharp-tasting root of the horseradish

2

: a strong seasoning made from the root of the horseradish