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

For a continuous supply of fast-growing crops like lettuce, radishes, and herbs like dill or cilantro, as well as carrots, do succession-planting every few weeks from spring through early summer and again from late summer to fall. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026

Japanese radish is pan-fried in soy sauce until golden brown in this comforting side. —Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026

The luminous snap peas and ribbons of radish and carrot had just as much ethereal beauty as any glacé pear or citron. —Hannah Walhout, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026

The restaurant may want a certain type of beet or radish. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 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