plural veg
chiefly British

Examples of veg in a Sentence

Would you like some veg?
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Butternut Squash Tacos with Chorizo This fall dinner recipe is one of our favorites for boosting the veg-factor of taco night without totally sacrificing meaty flavor. Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 Aug. 2026 Toss until evenly coated, then spread the veg into a single layer. ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 Bits of pickled veg and infused butters come with the bread course, and the Parker House-like bread itself is multicolored thanks to leftover bits of beet and ramp and carrot. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Try it on slices of sourdough, alongside cold soba noodles and crunchy veg, or over warm rice with half an avocado. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veg

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 14 Sep. 2026.

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