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

Whether roasted until soft and caramelized, pureed or peeled in fresh veggie ribbons, September’s abundant harvest offers the ultimate bridge between late-summer sun and early-autumn comfort. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Her Veggie Club Sandwich promises to keep you pleasantly full while supplying a meal’s worth of veggies between three slices of bread. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

The versatile ground beef recipe can be customized with your favorite ingredients—add more veggies, choose a mix of cheeses, or incorporate fresh herbs. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026

But some veggies may have a little more going for them than others. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 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