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

The differences between vitamin D2 and D3 include D2 being plant-based and D3 from animal products and sunlight. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Nov. 2025

The brand starts with iconic jeanswear silhouettes and then adds functional elements including stretch, gusseting, temperature, and moisture management, prioritizing natural and plant-based inputs wherever possible. —Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

The white cheddar mac and cheese — advertised to be vegan and plant-based — may contain undeclared milk, per the FDA. —Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025

Now, a fresh study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, analyzed the nutritional content of complete, dry, meat- and plant-based foods available for dogs in the UK. —New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for plant-based

• aftertaste
• interfaced
• interlaced
• abased
• barefaced
• debased
• defaced
• disgraced
• displaced
• distaste
• effaced
• embraced