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

Remove pickled radishes from brine and add to collard greens; add some brine for tangier greens if desired. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

The mango papaya salad wakes the table up quickly with spicy chili ginger cashew, watermelon radish, peanuts, and Thai basil. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

These red and white elongated radishes are ready in 28 to 30 days. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 July 2026

They're all grown up and served alongside tender lettuce and crisp peas and radishes. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 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