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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But adding a refreshing cucumber to your beverage offers an extra hydration boost, thanks to the veggie's high water content. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025 There are six presets to choose from for popular foods like pizza, veggies and baked potatoes. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 This recipe combines ground beef and veggies, chewy tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and two types of gooey cheese. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 Think of it as a massive skillet for cooking veggies and searing steaks. Graham Averill, Outside, 11 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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veggie

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