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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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Lunch will be garlic parmesan chicken bites or veggie nuggets with seasoned wedge fries and dinner rolls. Renee Anderson, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025 To him, there is no comparison, especially on the fresh veggies. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025 This compact food chopper makes quick work of dicing onions, tomatoes, and other veggies. Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025 The set's 358 pieces build this sweet character from the Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous TV show, along with its yummy veggies. Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.

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veggie

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