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

The Crying Tiger Seared Tuna features avocado salad and pickled gooseberries, while the Walnut Shrimp balances candied walnuts and walnut aioli with radish. —Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025

Consider classic pairings such as fast-producing radishes with slow-growing carrots, tall tomatoes with shade-loving lettuce (bearing in mind nutrient differences), and below-ground potatoes with above-ground bush beans. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025

The seedlings of most veggies, such as beets, radishes, and lettuces, are edible. —Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025

This includes bigeye tuna caught off Fort Pierce partnered with passionfruit picked in Homestead, green plantains and jalapeños from Holman’s Harvest in Loxahatchee Groves, daikon radishes from Kai-Kai Farm in Indiantown and cilantro from the Driftwood garden, all pooled in a sweet potato gazpacho. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 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