plant-based

adjective

ˈplant-ˌbāst 

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

Creating a sirloin steak, with its fibrous protein and marbled fat, from plant-based proteins is a tough recipe to perfect.

—Prachi Patel

2

: 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

Examples of plant-based in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The brand starts with iconic jeanswear silhouettes and then adds functional elements including stretch, gusseting, temperature, and moisture management, prioritizing natural and plant-based inputs wherever possible. —Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

The white cheddar mac and cheese — advertised to be vegan and plant-based — may contain undeclared milk, per the FDA. —Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025

Now, a fresh study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, analyzed the nutritional content of complete, dry, meat- and plant-based foods available for dogs in the UK. —New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025

The restaurant aims to explore the region's cuisine through dishes that are plant-based and climate-conscious. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for plant-based

• aftertaste
• interfaced
• interlaced
• abased
• barefaced
• debased
• defaced
• disgraced
• displaced
• distaste
• effaced
• embraced