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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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Add them to mixed lettuces or spinach with plenty of veggies and other fruits, such as fresh orange slices or diced apples. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025 For this custom meal, diners can choose their own base, protein, veggies, extras and sauce. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 Need more veggie-forward spots? Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025 The two-day process produces candles that burn for 25 to 30 minutes, melting into flavorful, dippable fat for bread, fresh veggies, or other foods. Patricia Kaowthumrong, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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veggie

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