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

De Laurentiis shared a snap of their room service dinner, which included a green curry with vegetables on top and another multi-colored dish with octopus and garnishes of radish and onions on top. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Keep succession planting beets, lettuce, peas, radishes, and spinach. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025

The flavor is spicy and will remind you of a radish, although their taste is not as sharp as that of the root. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025

Look for a sunny transition area between turf and ornamental garden to tuck in a few favorites such as radishes, Swiss chard and scallions. —Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 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