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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Another major benefit of a plant-heavy diet comes from fiber, which is found in not only fruits and veggies but also whole grains, nuts, and legumes. Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024 From kale salads to simple sautéed sides, the veggie is poised for a 2025 comeback, even in the South where collards and other greens are most popular. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 Pour the reserved ½ cup of pasta water into the pot and sauté the veggies for another minute or two. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 The meats are house-aged and arrive from local ranches, the veggies are grown in the garden, and local beers are served on tap. Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

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

Kids Definition

veggie

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