radish

noun

rad·​ish ˈra-dish 

also ˈre-

: the pungent usually crisp root of a widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Raphanus raphanistrum 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

There’s no way Clayton’s very seared salmon with watermelon radish can top a Jean-Georges chocolate mousse. —Wendy Paris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

Try Companion Planting Growing plants like marigolds, borage, basil, garlic, chives, and radishes near tomato plants can naturally protect tomatoes from common pests like flea beetles and tomato hornworms. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026

Filled with your choice of meat or tofu, radish, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and jalapeno, the sandwiches are served on French bread that’s chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. —Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Freeman’s fortes are thin-crust pizzas made with whole wheat and vibrant veggie plates with coarse elements such as crunchy French radishes and tender Mokum carrots. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 June 2026

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

Rhymes for radish

• kaddish
• horseradish

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