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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The next course arrives—a summer salad bursting with peak produce, bright citrus, and local veggies. Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 8 June 2026 The veggie slider joins White Castle’s existing lineup of handheld burgers, which includes beef, chicken and fish options. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 June 2026 Trim the tough, dark green leaves from the end; add these to your compost or veggie broth collection. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 Using physical barriers such as chicken wire, garden netting, wire cloches, and more can protect your fruits, veggies, and plants from hungry squirrels. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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veggie

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