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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In addition, pests are often more active during high heat, and harvesting veggies regularly can protect your crop from damage. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 This recipe combines ground beef and veggies, chewy tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and two types of gooey cheese. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Feast on shrimp or Wagyu beef grilled tableside, and a smorgasbord of sides, including veggies and savory kimchi pancakes. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 Choose recipes that add veggies to your favorite pasta for extra fiber and nutrients. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 22 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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veggie

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