veggie

noun

veg·​gie ˈve-jē How to pronounce veggie (audio)
variants or less commonly vegie
1
2
slang : vegetarian

Examples of veggie in a Sentence

The restaurant is popular with veggies.
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Food and drink From local seafood and veggies culled from the island to Japanese fare by Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the food is a highlight here. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Store bell peppers away from ethylene-producing fruits and veggies like tomatoes and apples, as ethylene can make peppers spoil faster. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Jury members Ruth Negga, Stellan Skarsgård and Demi Moore squeezed in a few bites of veggies and seafood from generous courses that just kept on coming during Ami Paris’ Critics Week luncheon. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 May 2026 Drizzle it on any veggie sub or cold cut sandwich for classic hoagie vibes—or use it to dress a crisp lettuce salad on pasta night. Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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veggie

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