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.
Recent Examples on the Web During one trip in 2020, the Martha Rules author shared on Instagram how Truman and his sister helped pick veggies, collect eggs, till the garden and feed the animals. Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 The taco spots were voted on in October 2023 and split into six categories including birria, al pastor, chicken, seafood, veggie and carne asada. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 The Mahmoud family’s restaurant is a particular favorite for its chicken, beef, lamb, shrimp or veggie shawarma. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2024 Vegetarian options: Garden veggies on cassava cakes, or taro chips and fries during the week. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for veggie 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

veggie

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