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

Experts spill on whole milk, plant-based and more What are the most popular types of milk? —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025

The capsules, made by scientists and dietitians, are plant-based, gluten free and with no fillers or colorants. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Studies have suggested that following a Mediterranean diet, largely plant-based with an emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, can reduce levels of inflammation. —Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025

This Japanese matcha powder is plant-based and has additional ingredients such as oat milk, strawberry powder and pure cane sugar. —Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for plant-based

• aftertaste
• interfaced
• interlaced
• abased
• barefaced
• debased
• defaced
• disgraced
• displaced
• distaste
• effaced
• embraced