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

Dishes are refined and satisfying—a Friday lunch in February included an avocado quinoa salad with paper-thin radishes and chimichurri, roasted scallops with barley risotto and a chilly glass of the house brut champagne. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026

Plan for the Season To extend your harvest, succession plant fast-growing crops, like radishes and carrots, at two to four week intervals through early summer. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026

Kimchi Kimchi is a spicy, tangy Korean dish made by fermenting vegetables, such as cabbage or radishes, with salt and seasonings. —Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026

To serve, gently toss the arugula, Little Gem lettuce, watermelon radish, peas, asparagus tips, mint, lemon vinaigrette, salt and pepper. —Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 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