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The Difference Between Vegetarian, Vegan, and Other Diets
The word vegetarian sprouted up in 1839. Fruitarian ("a person who lives on fruit") ripened by 1893. In 1944, vegetarians who consume no animal or dairy products began calling themselves vegans. Then, in 1993, those who eat fish but no other meat chose pesce, the Italian word for "fish," to create the designation pescatarian. In that same year, meatatarian was served up as a word for those whose diet largely includes meat; that word is rare, however, and is usually used in informal and humorous ways, making it the type of fare not included in our dictionaries. Another fairly recent dietary word is flexitarian, a person who follows a mostly vegetarian diet but occasionally eats meat or fish.
Examples of vegetarian in a Sentence
Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
No doubt some vegetarians would cringe at the thought, as would some dedicated carnivores.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2024
Strictly adherent vegans and vegetarians are not, and have never been, the target demographic for these companies.
—Marnie Shure / The Takeout, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024
The value menu features options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, including the Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito for $1.49 and the new $1.99 Double Stacked Taco.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
This may be a good choice for those with low choline intake in their diet, such as vegans and vegetarians.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Despite the emphasis on meat, vegetarians can choose rice bowls, hot stone pots, kimchee stews, or cold bowls with rice and an assortment of vegetables.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The former vegetarian built his company on the premise of animal welfare, sourcing directly from farmers who prioritize free-range habitats, heritage breeds and all-grass diets.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
Much like the old Tucker’s on Vine, in Over-the-Rhine, this is a diner that has prioritized making vegetarians and vegans feel welcome.
—The Enquirer, 25 Jan. 2024
Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
The Connecticut native and Harvard Law graduate had run a Bangkok art gallery and two vegetarian restaurants in Cambodia before opening a law practice there.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The menu is wide enough to accommodate most dietary preferences, but this isn't a purely vegan or vegetarian meal service.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
But the menu does lack vegetarian and vegan options, besides pizza, pancakes and French toast.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Roughly 20% to 30% of food vendors at Goldenvoice festivals are vegan, with all vendors required to offer at least one vegetarian option.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
Others Vora’s indulged in burgers, pastas and pizza, traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine and composed Western entrees.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Pizza options will include traditional Margherita, meat lovers and vegetarian in Roman-style square slices.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
But San Francisco’s Oracle Park has expanded its concessions menu in recent years to appeal to vegetarian baseball fans, offering everything from Impossible burgers to vegetarian lumpia and falafel wraps.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Vegetarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetarian. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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