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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Restaurant vibes without restaurant effort Aside from an onion and the occasional few herbs, all the veggies came pre-chopped, and the sauces were ready to go. Neha Tandon, Glamour, 27 June 2025 Feel free to toss other green veggies in with the broccoli — spinach, kale, chard. Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 Fieri uses classic macaroni noodles here, and our recipe testers liked how the size of the pasta matched the size of the diced veggies. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025 Here are a couple of simple tips to incorporate into your daily routine: Eat a variety of fiber-rich fruits and veggies. Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 23 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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veggie

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