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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Yes Stay Healthy Song JJ and his family sing about the benefits of an overall healthy lifestyle, including exercising, taking care of your body, and of course eating various nutritious foods like fruits and veggies, as well as encouraging kids to enjoy healthy snacks. Fiona Tapp, Parents, 8 May 2025 Bell peppers add some extra veggies to our take on an easy jambalaya-style andouille skillet dinner. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 May 2025 Chop up some veggies and eat them with hummus or another dip on the side. Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Apr. 2025 Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

veggie

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