veggie

noun

veg·​gie ˈve-jē 

variants or less commonly vegie

1

: vegetable

2

slang : vegetarian

Examples of veggie in a Sentence

The restaurant is popular with veggies.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sow your arugula seeds in a spot with plenty of sun and well-draining, loamy soil, avoiding areas where other cruciferous or mustard-related veggies have been in the past year. — The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026

The Ras El Hanout Cauliflower Bowl is a colorful throwback to that era, where lovely veggies top a chickpea salad that’s served with a small bit of pita for scooping. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Derived from the Italian word for garden, Chicago-style giardiniera is a veggie medley cured in vinegar and packed in oil, with a satisfyingly crunchy flavor profile ranging from briny to tangy to hot. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Serve these cutlets over rice with a veggie side, or on a bun with marinara as a chicken Parmesan sandwich. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

veg(etable) entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing veggie

• veggie burger

Rhymes for veggie

• edgy
• pledgee

Kids Definition

veggie

noun

veg·​gie ˈvej-ē 

: vegetable