plural veg
chiefly British

Examples of veg in a Sentence

Would you like some veg?
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The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 This recipe combines the deep green veg with cannellini beans and crumbled Italian sausage for a quickie one-dish meal. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 Get to breakfast early and watch the canal wake up over a sharp espresso and fresh pastry: first, the fishermen chug past, then the crates of veg and yogurt arrive on the water for the Rialto market opposite. Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2026 Those looking to serve fresh veg at their Super Bowl viewings may see a higher price tag. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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