radish
noun
rad·ish
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Definition of radish
: the pungent usually crisp root of a widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Raphanus sativus) of the mustard family usually eaten raw
also
: a plant that produces radishes
Examples of radish in a Sentence
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The firm has already succeeded with some root vegetables, such as radishes and baby turnips. — The Economist, "New ways to make vertical farming stack up," 29 Aug. 2019 Produce: Cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, radishes, beets, cucumbers, onions, celery, mushrooms, potatoes, Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, coconut, pineapples, fresh apples, peas, strawberries and dried fruit. — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "When new, higher tariffs are scheduled to start on Chinese imports and what may cost more," 23 Aug. 2019 With the veggie season in full throttle, Mosher Farms, out of Broad Brook, had its booth piled high with loads of basil, salad greens, carrots, radishes, and more. — Annie Gentile, courant.com, "Farmers Market Welcomes Chompers," 18 July 2019 For example, across two pages the scanning eye takes in a tomato, a radish, a pepper, an onion, an eggplant and a—what’s this? — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, "Children’s Books: Board Books That Aren’t Boring," 1 Nov. 2018 Matt Hale, who owns Harvest Point Farms on Point MacKenzie, hopes to start selling salad mix and various vegetables like radishes and cauliflower at stores and large distributors as his business grows. — Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, "‘I don’t really know what’s left’: Dunleavy budget vetoes raze hemp program, threaten Alaska-grown store produce," 21 July 2019 Pack radishes into jars and submerge them in the syrup. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Quick pickling gives fresh veggies and fruit a tangy crunch in a day or less," 16 July 2019 In their place are fresh corn tortillas, maybe two of them, stuffed with marinated meats, chopped onions and cilantro and garnished with lime, radish and a spicy, fresh salsa that brings together the symphony of flavors. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Yes, you can get good tacos in Baltimore: 11 places you must try," 15 July 2019 Add the tomatoes and their juices, corn kernels, radishes and half the scallions, and gently toss. — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "For lazy summer days, this corn, tomato and tortilla-chip salad does all the work for you," 7 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'radish.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for radish
radish
noun
English Language Learners Definition of radish
: a small, round vegetable that is red or white, is eaten raw in salads, and has a sharp spicy taste
also
: the plant that produces this vegetable
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radish
noun
rad·ish
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Kids Definition of radish
: a small roundish crisp root that has a sharp flavor and is usually eaten raw as a vegetable
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