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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This technique locks in the bright color and fresh flavor of the vegetable, softens the texture for a crisp-tender bite, preserves nutrients, and helps prepare veggies before freezing to keep their quality intact. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025 Philly cheesesteaks are also on the menu, as are chicken cutlet, meatball and veggie sandwich options. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2025 Promotes Eye Health Sweet potatoes are a source of beta-carotene, the pigment that gives the veggie its orange color. Cynthia Sass, Health, 13 Nov. 2025 The area features Japanese, rose, cactus and veggie gardens as well as an orchid collection. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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veggie

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