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.
Recent Examples on the Web Make sure all dishes containing seafood and eggs are fully-cooked, and opt for the California roll or a veggie roll at your favorite sushi place instead of the sashimi. Sarah Bradley, Parents, 22 July 2024 While some of the food will have a French flair—think salt cod and potato mash and a veggie bourguignon—there will also be dishes to make athletes from all 200-plus nationalities feel at home. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 18 July 2024 This class frying pan is a great deal at just $34 and will see you through plenty of Sunday morning egg breakfasts and weekday veggie stir-fries. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024 This $18 coffee pod organizer is great for keeping your K-cups and other coffee pods in one place, while this sleek set of stackable baskets can hold fresh fruits and veggies or snack bags for a quick on-the-go bite. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for veggie 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Veggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

veggie

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