noun

horseradish

HAWS-ra-dihsh

Horseradish (noun) means a plant grown for its sharp, pungent root. Example: “They grow horseradish in the back garden every year.”

noun

A plant grown for its sharp, pungent root.

"They grow horseradish in the back garden every year."

A hot, tangy condiment made from that root.

"She served the roast beef with a spoonful of horseradish."

"A little horseradish sauce gives the sandwich real bite."

How to use horseradish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pungent root vegetable, or the spicy sauce made from it, often served with beef.

Common pairings

horseradish sauce grated horseradish

Word forms

horseradishes plural

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Etymology

From horse plus radish — "horse" here was likely used the way it often is in old plant and animal names, to mean "coarse" or "large," not literally connected to horses.

Synonyms

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red cole horse radish horseradish root

Rhymes for horseradish

radish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “horseradish” mean?

The word “horseradish” means a plant grown for its sharp, pungent root. In plain terms, a pungent root vegetable, or the spicy sauce made from it, often served with beef.

How do you pronounce “horseradish”?

“Horseradish” is pronounced HAWS-ra-dihsh (/ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “horseradish” in a sentence?

Here is “horseradish” used in a sentence: “They grow horseradish in the back garden every year.”

What part of speech is “horseradish”?

“Horseradish” is a noun.

How many meanings does “horseradish” have?

“Horseradish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plant grown for its sharp, pungent root.