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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While no solid evidence supports this diet's effectiveness for long-term weight loss, this cruciferous veggie certainly has its place in a healthy eating pattern. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 11 Feb. 2025 Frozen fruits and vegetables: Frozen fruits and veggies are often just as nutritious as fresh ones and last longer.2 For instance, keep a bag of corn, green peas, and diced onions in your freezer for casseroles or soups, or freeze blueberries, pineapple, and mango to make smoothies. Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025 Another way to do an end run around sodium is to get your crunch from veggies, which get extra points for also providing heart-healthy potassium. Michael Merschel/ American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025 In contrast, broccolini has tender stems, smaller florets, and a delicate flavor profile with a subtle sweetness and a hint of peppery notes. Broccolini vs. Broccoli: Which Is Better for Your Recipe? Broccolini and broccoli are both versatile veggies that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025 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 Feb. 2025.

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veggie

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