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

The fine layers of crisp dough seem to melt on the mouth, revealing a flavorful and soft radish. —Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025

Dinner was served family-style, with baby radishes, mushrooms drizzled in olive oil, roast chicken, and frites gracing the table. —Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025

Unlike fast-growing radishes and lettuce plants, tomatoes are slow-growing vegetables that aren’t frost-tolerant. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025

Beans can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months, but hold off on toppings like the radish, pico de gallo, and avocado to distribute just before serving. —Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025

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