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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There are farmers' markets all over the county offering everything from fruits and veggies to jams and maple syrup, and picturesque towns and villages like Fleischmanns, Walton, and Hobart provide scenic locales for strolling, shopping, and dining. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025 Or keep it simple with salsa and chips, a salad, or your favorite veggies. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 The restaurant offers sizzling plates with pepper rice, teriyaki, steak, seafood, curry, pasta and veggie options. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Toddlers can help Peppa water the garden, load up the mini wheelbarrow with fresh veggies, and even keep the toolshed up to date for harvesting. Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

veggie

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