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

Another option is an oat, radish and pea combination. —Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026

Sow in the spring before the trees leaf out so your radishes benefit from extra sunshine early in their growth cycle. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026

Crisp cucumbers and peppery radishes provide the perfect crunch atop classic white bread and herby cheese. —Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026

Tender-crisp green beans and sliced radishes add crunch. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 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