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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Eating whole grains, eating more fruits and veggies, and enjoying nuts and seeds are just a few ways to boost your intake. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025 Although, with vendors selling everything from burgers to pizzas, Spanish omelettes, dumplings, and açaí bowls–with lots of veggie options on offer too–there really is no need. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Despite serving a spread of wings, veggie platters, pizzas, chips and sodas, Robbie managed to eat half of the large cake. Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 May 2025 The menu is based around six ramen choices, including one veggie option with a sesame, miso, and cauliflower base, each customizable with toppings (nori, extra chashu pork, spicy sauce, and so on). Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 30 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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veggie

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