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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Fried rice and Pad Thai noodle dishes are made with a choice of protein– chicken, beef, tofu, veggie and shrimp. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026 Trying to grate that last little bit of veggie is when a lot of people end up grating their fingers. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026 But the variations are endless — from a fiery noodle casserole with spicy sausage, to lasagna made with heaps of vegetables — so this iconic dish appeals to meat and veggie lovers alike. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Most Factor dishes follow a protein plus starch plus veggie format that, while simple, means the meals feel both balanced and satisfying. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

veggie

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