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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Those visiting the new restaurant might consider trying the veggie melt, which Anand Patel said is his favorite thing on the menu. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Bread and veggie scraps can provide a thick and flavorful base to filling soups, the cookbook author said. Hali Smith april 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026 It's made with refrigerated cheese tortellini and chicken breast, and thickened with tangy cream cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal that's also full of veggies. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 It’s also used as the star of many veggie platters, drizzled over wings, and of course, served alongside fries for dipping. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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veggie

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