plant-based
adjective
1
: made or derived from plants
a plant-based burger
For postmenopausal women wary of hormones, "all natural" plant-based estrogens can be tempting.—
Consumer Reports
Consumer ReportsCreating a sirloin steak, with its fibrous protein and marbled fat, from plant-based proteins is a tough recipe to perfect.—Prachi Patel
Prachi Patel2
: consisting primarily or entirely of food (such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils, and beans) derived from plants
plant-based meals
For three months, the men followed a program that included a plant-based diet, moderate exercise, stress-reduction practices, and social support.—Andrew Weil
Andrew WeilExamples of plant-based in a Sentence
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According to Vigil, a large part of prioritizing health during their time off was going plant-based.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
One of the best things about all of Bluebird’s topicals (other than its outstanding effectiveness and smooth creaminess) is the fact that its containers are completely eco-friendly, plant-based, and biodegradable.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
This year, switch to sustainable products that are cruelty-free and plant-based.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024
Alternatively, keep it plant-based and protein-packed by topping your bowl with a crispy, spiced tofu scramble, says Geiger.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024
The plan includes gluten-free and plant-based food that is proprietary and prepackaged.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Those looking for plant-based, high-protein options will find side dishes like mujaddara—lentils cooked with rice and sautéed onions—couscous pilaf, and smoked green durum wheat known as freekeh.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Although they’re plant-based, fake meats are not all that much better for us than the real kind.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
All of the resort's menu items are plant-based, with some optional meat add-ons.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
One of the best things about all of Bluebird’s topicals (other than its outstanding effectiveness and smooth creaminess) is the fact that its containers are completely eco-friendly, plant-based, and biodegradable.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
This year, switch to sustainable products that are cruelty-free and plant-based.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024
Alternatively, keep it plant-based and protein-packed by topping your bowl with a crispy, spiced tofu scramble, says Geiger.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024
The plan includes gluten-free and plant-based food that is proprietary and prepackaged.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Those looking for plant-based, high-protein options will find side dishes like mujaddara—lentils cooked with rice and sautéed onions—couscous pilaf, and smoked green durum wheat known as freekeh.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Although they’re plant-based, fake meats are not all that much better for us than the real kind.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
All of the resort's menu items are plant-based, with some optional meat add-ons.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Plant-based.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plant-based. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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