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

This version is heavy on crunch and color thanks to celery, frozen peas, and radishes. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026

Examples of cool season crops that can be succession-planted include peas, radishes, beets, all types of lettuce and other greens such as kale, spinach, mustard greens, and Swiss chard, and herbs such as dill cilantro, and parsley. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

Another vegetable worth considering in April is the radish. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026

Heat mellows the bite of the radishes and brings out unexpected juiciness. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Apr. 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