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

Fresh vegetables are one of my favorite things to dip in a robust, layered oil—crunchy carrot sticks, spicy radishes, and slices of raw yellow squash all provide a vibrant, sensory contrast to the heaviness of olive oil. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024

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Potatoes, yams, broccoli, green beans, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, beets, radishes, carrots, squash, greens. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024

Wheat, rice, oat and barley Vegetables: Green beans, potatoes, carrots, beetroots, and radishes Fruits: Bananas and apples These foods are likely to contain higher levels of silicon dioxide. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Nov. 2024

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

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