horseradish

noun

horse·​rad·​ish ˈhȯrs-ˌra-dish 

-ˌre-

1

: a tall coarse white-flowered herb (Armoracia rusticana synonym Cochlearia armoracia) of the mustard family

2

: a condiment made from ground-up horseradish root

Examples of horseradish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plant horseradish as a barrier plant around the perimeter of vegetable gardens and raised beds. —Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026

Waiters carried trays of champagne and mini Yorkshire puddings with beef and horseradish. —Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026

Other seasonings including mustard, oregano, garlic and horseradish have been shown to stimulate the same nerve receptors. —Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026

The sauce has a nice balance of fruity, slightly sweet, and savory, with an edge (not necessarily spicy) from the horseradish. —Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for horseradish

• kaddish
• radish

Kids Definition

horseradish

noun

horse·​rad·​ish ˈhȯrs-ˌrad-ish 

-ˌred-

1

a

: a tall coarse white-flowered herb related to the mustards

b

: the sharp-tasting root of the horseradish

2

: a strong seasoning made from the root of the horseradish