plant-based

adjective

ˈplant-ˌbāst 

1

: made or derived from plants

a plant-based burger

For postmenopausal women wary of hormones, "all natural" plant-based estrogens can be tempting.

—Consumer Reports

Creating a sirloin steak, with its fibrous protein and marbled fat, from plant-based proteins is a tough recipe to perfect.

—Prachi Patel

2

: consisting primarily or entirely of food (such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils, and beans) derived from plants

plant-based meals

For three months, the men followed a program that included a plant-based diet, moderate exercise, stress-reduction practices, and social support.

—Andrew Weil

Examples of plant-based in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Purple Carrot is an easy way to incorporate plant-based eating into your diet, without the hassle of scanning labels at the grocery store and researching vegan recipes. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024

Many people go plant-based for the sake of keeping dairy cows and other animals free from harm and mistreatment. —Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024

Bring a cup of unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based) to a simmer on the stovetop. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Editor's tip: CORPUS products are all vegan and plant-based, and their all-natural fragrances are crafted using the same process and scent theory as traditional perfumes. —Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1