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

Some people prefer a big hit of nose-clearing horseradish, while others want a mix that lets pure tomato flavor shine through. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026

In a small bowl, toss kale or arugula leaves with remaining 1 tablespoon horseradish vinaigrette. —C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026

Dinners include au jus and creamy horseradish, house salad, mushrooms, mashed potatoes and corn. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025

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

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