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

Its cuisine is inherently plant-based, emphasizing fresh vegetables and herbs. —Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

All of Daily Harvest’s meals are gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024

People in blue zones eat predominantly plant-based, with an emphasis on vegetables, beans, whole grains, and nuts. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

Sellotape now offers a plastic-free version of its famous tape, which is 100 percent plant-based and fully compostable. —Verity Burns, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1