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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Modern techniques like freezing herbs in oil or quick-pickling veggies keeps that spirit alive. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025 Sauces can also make veggies easier to cook. Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025 On top of that, harvesting root veggies may disturb apple tree roots. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025 There are 10 speeds for nearly any task, and there are also 10 attachments available that transform your mixer into a pasta maker, a veggie cutter and more. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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veggie

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