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

Like radishes and carrots, beets also grow beautifully in pots and small gardens as long as they’re provided with soil that’s at least 8-inches deep. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026

Heat mellows the bite of the radishes and brings out unexpected juiciness. —Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026

Crunchy yet tender romaine lettuce shares the spotlight with crisp, peppery radishes and sweet pops of juicy orange segments in this salad. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026

Crunchy, shredded cabbage is combined with mandarin oranges, radishes, chickpeas, and cashews for a nutritious, filling dish. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 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