veggie

noun

veg·​gie ˈve-jē How to pronounce veggie (audio)
variants or less commonly vegie
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slang : vegetarian

Examples of veggie in a Sentence

The restaurant is popular with veggies.
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These include many types of veggies such as tomatoes, basil, lettuce, cabbage, kale, carrots, chives, watermelon, and radishes. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025 Regularly eating a variety of veggies makes my body feel clean and energized. Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025 Now the country hates the cruciferous veggies, banning them altogether. Peter Debruge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025 Think of applications that in that is pleasant, and those are great places to use frozen veggies. Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for veggie 

Word History

Etymology

veg(etable) entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of veggie was in 1955

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“Veggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

veggie

noun
veg·​gie ˈvej-ē How to pronounce veggie (audio)
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