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

With delicious options for chicken, steak, seafood, pork, and veggies, these versatile grilling recipes are great for family dinners or easy entertaining. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026

Those options include tortas, veggie burritos, nachos and veggie tacos. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Guests can also order each sandwich as a chicken cheesesteak or a veggie sandwich. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Leafy greens and cruciferous veggies Leafy greens are another food that is rich in antioxidant properties, says Kaufman. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 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