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

Learn the essentials of planting, caring for and harvesting horseradish and parsnips, plus creative ways to use their bold flavors and health benefits in cooking. —Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 19 Nov. 2025

Prime rib dinners are available in portions for two ($125), four ($250), five to eight ($400), or for groups of nine to 16 ($625), and include au jus and creamy horseradish, house salad, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, and corn. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025

Sturgeon from the Delaware River were likely fastened to a spit and basted with butter, then sprinkled with flour, nutmeg, mace, salt, sweet herbs, and breadcrumbs before being dressed in a tangy sauce that usually included anchovy, lobster, lemon, horseradish, and white wine. —Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025

Her swollen hand was practically smoked with pub fumes, just peel off a piece and dip it in mustard and horseradish. —Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 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