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

These blushing spring radishes add a lovely color and flavor to little gem lettuces. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026

Fill a west- or south-facing window box with greens and radishes in the spring. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026

Another vegetable worth considering in April is the radish. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026

Nearly all get delivered by McKellen’s Julian, waving a champagne coupe while monologuing about humidifiers, cancel culture and a doctor who smells like radishes. —Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 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