plural veg
chiefly British

Examples of veg in a Sentence

Would you like some veg?
Recent Examples on the Web Fibrous foods and phytonutrients existing in fruit, veg and herbs are a great source of prebiotics. Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024 The salad is made up of Sweetgreen’s new tender herb roasted chicken, alongside a double scoop of wild rice, hot roasted sweet potatoes, creamy veg slaw, spicy broccoli, Sweetgreen’s housemade hot sauce Hot Stuff, and better-for-you BBQ sauce. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Nov. 2023 Some of them are regular meal kits with stellar veg options. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2023 One of the key advantages of Purina's hypoallergenic veg dog food is its exclusion of common allergens found in other pet foods. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023 Like all of that can be extended and draped over veg as well as the noodles, and not get too diluted. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023 Cook chorizo in a skillet, breaking into pieces, then toss with roasted veg. Trish Clasen Marsanico, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2023 And flexitarian diets, which lean toward veg but allow for some meat and other animal products, can save you up to 14%. Jennifer Chesak, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023 The seaweed does get chewy in the microwave and the fillings are prone to falling out, but the shredded, marinated tofu is meaty and the pickled veg holds its end of the bargain. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 30 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veg was in 1918

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“Veg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veg. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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