Used in a Sentence

horseradish

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for horseradish.

Editorial note

To a worm in horseradish the world is horseradish.

Examples14
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(uncountable) A pungent condiment made from the root of the plant.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of horseradish gathered in one view.

noun

(uncountable) A pungent condiment made from the root of the plant.

noun

(countable) A plant of the mustard family, Armoracia rusticana, cultivated for its edible root.

noun

(slang) Nonsense.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for horseradish.

Example sentences

1

To a worm in horseradish the world is horseradish.

2

Importantly, the secondary antibody is conjugated to an enzyme (like Horseradish Peroxidase, HRP) or a fluorescent dye, which provides the means for detection.

3

Even that just isn't that much, not enough for him to control anything larger than the horseradish market.

4

And just like with horseradish: To stop it at a given level of intensity, just add an acid.

5

It's an enzymatic reaction, similar to what happens with fresh pulverized horseradish root, and it gets stronger over time.

6

If you make mustard from scratch you will note that raw mustard seeds have a very horseradish-like flavor as well.

7

Many people order it topped with barbecue sauce and possibly some cheese, horseradish or mayonnaise.

8

I thought it was going to be more like wasabi, where most places just serve green horseradish.

9

It tasted wonderful by itself or with just a bit of fresh horseradish.

10

White but lightly translucent and often served with a bit of horseradish.

11

The wasabi (actually horseradish with green die) is probably irritating your mouth.

12

Probably horseradish which, incidentally, is also a member of the mustard/cabbage family.

Quote examples

1

The "lost sales" narrative is a load of made-up horseradish, and they know it.

Proper noun examples

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Horseradish graters (some of them) were boxes with a crank handle, and a cog wheel (thrumming a metal strip connected to the amplifying horn) was a vital part of klaxons.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use horseradish in a sentence?

To a worm in horseradish the world is horseradish.

What does horseradish mean?

(uncountable) A pungent condiment made from the root of the plant.

What part of speech is horseradish?

horseradish is commonly used as noun.