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

Fox include kohlrabi, radish, creme fraiche and shallot. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 June 2026

The creamy dressing is made with Greek yogurt, lots of fresh and dried dill, and lemon juice, and the plate gets plenty of color from radishes, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

These include beets, carrot, English pea, lettuce, potato, radish, pepper, cucumber, squash, eggplant, and okra. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Serve with dippers such as pita bread, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and/or and celery. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 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