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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Always cut off diseased fruits, veggies, and even flower blooms before winter and make sure to clean these clippings off the ground, too. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025 The cream cheese cut through the salt, and the veggies added small pops of crunch and freshness. Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025 Inspired by Venice with influences from Piedmont and Sicily, the native region of Panfilio’s grandmother, recipes are based on produce sourced around the lagoon, ranging from fine seafood to fresh veggies, which the chef has a knack for. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 Combine tinned fish with plain Greek yogurt and drizzle with olive oil and salt to taste for an easy high-protein sandwich spread or veggie dip. Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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veggie

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