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

Often topped with sliced radishes and lots of cilantro, this soup is a gently spicy, fresh yet cozy way to wake up your appetite after a holiday spent eating traditional dishes. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

Kimchi Kimchi is a spicy, tangy Korean dish made by fermenting vegetables, such as cabbage or radishes, with salt and seasonings. —Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 14 Nov. 2025

Lettuce, collard greens, daikon radishes, cauliflower, carrots, Swiss chard and strawberries, among other flowers and crops, are growing for the winter season. —Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025

In addition to carrots, beets, turnips, and parsnips, light freezes prime hardier radishes and rutabagas for sweetening. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 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