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

This Lululemon shirt has a four-way stretch and is built for action; plus, its moisture-wicking treatment is plant-based and non-toxic. —Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024

All of the food on the menu, like at Eleven Madison Park, is plant-based. —Kristen Tauer, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024

Just like Humm’s cooking at Eleven Madison Park, the seasonal dishes will be fully plant-based. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024

These farmers shape and feed each cannabis plant-based on the strain. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1