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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Chop fruit and veggies with ease with this set of rust-resistant knives and then saute them in these nonstick ceramic cookware pieces. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026 The rice had a satisfying crunch with a tahdig-like texture, and the chicken and veggies were juicy with crispy exteriors. April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026 Think egg muffins loaded with veggies, or high-quality ready-to-drink protein shakes. Lauren Manaker, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026 Wednesday, July 28, Beef Goulash, California veggies, whole grain dinner roll, peaches, milk. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 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 17 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

veggie

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