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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Toss the carrot mixture with raw veggies: onion, bell pepper, celery, and jalapeño, if using it. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 Instead, start with veggies and slowly increase protein intake as the day goes on. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024 The salads and bowls are packed with fresh veggies, creative sauces and heaping protein portions (including steak and salmon) for a light but filling meal. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 Opting for fruits and veggies may be best The study has limitations, the authors point out. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 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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“Veggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

veggie

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