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

Crisp cucumbers and peppery radishes provide the perfect crunch atop classic white bread and herby cheese. —Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026

Tender-crisp green beans and sliced radishes add crunch. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026

The first course was a tumble of fresh vegetables, ribbons of zucchini plus Romano beans, sweet peppers and radish from Fireclay Farm, tossed in a delicate bagna cauda dressing. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

And try to plant at least one veggie that germinates quickly — radishes, for example. —Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 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