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

Russ Parsons pays tribute to the most basic of them all, the good ol’ naval orange, in this refreshing quinoa salad, with radishes and fennel. —Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026

Platings that were works of art featured delicacies such as caviar, foie gras and lobster, but humbler foods also elevated to greatness were the potato, daikon radish and grapefruit in the multicourse tasting menu. —Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026

Direct sow fast-growing and cold-tolerant plants like radishes and carrots outside as soon as the soil is workable. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026

It is most commonly made with Napa cabbage and daikon radish and flavored with seasonings like ginger, garlic, and gochugaru. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 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