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

In Fallen Leaves Adult pests, larvae, and eggs can all hide out in old and fallen leaves that have dropped off deciduous plants, trees, and dead veggies. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026

Knowing how to wash fruits and veggies the right way won’t eliminate every germ, but clean hands, cool running water and the right amount of scrubbing go a long way. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Knowing how to wash fruits and veggies comes down to clean hands, cool running water, the right amount of friction and recognizing when washing isn’t enough. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Fast-food wings and grocery-store veggie trays just won’t cut it. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 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