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

Similar to sauerkraut, kimchi is cabbage or radish fermented with salt in an anaerobic environment. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025

Some popular cover crop options include forage radishes, field peas, winter rye, crimson clover, and buckwheat. 6. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025

While spring might feature radishes and snap peas, summer leans into tomatoes, but the last course of the menu, no matter the time of year, is Dad’s Chai. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 June 2025

Plants like forage radish, buckwheat, and alfalfa can also serve as cover crops or green manures to improve soil structure and replenish nutrients in gardens after the growing season has ended. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025

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