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

Prime rib dinners are available in portions for two ($125), four ($250), five to eight ($400) or for groups of nine to 16 ($625) and include au jus and creamy horseradish, house salad, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, and corn. —Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024

The horseradish mayo can also be made in bulk and kept as a condiment for all your roast beef sandwich needs. —Julia Levy, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024

Alcohol-Free Bloody Mary To make this savory mocktail: Using a large glass, choosing amounts to your taste, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, celery, black pepper, and hot sauce. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024

Top patties with sliced carrots and serve with horseradish. —Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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