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

For spring, asparagus, artichokes, peas, spring onions, radishes and bok choy are all in peak form, and several overlap with the Clean Fifteen. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026

Spring 2026 picks include asparagus, artichokes, peas, spring onions, radishes and bok choy — several of which appear on the Clean Fifteen. —Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026

For those who want to see near-immediate evidence that their effort is paying off, radishes are one of the quickest crops, often ready in just three to four weeks. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026

Flaky salmon, soft and creamy potatoes, and rosy radishes roast on the same baking sheet for a company-worthy dinner that won’t fill the sink with dirty dishes. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 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