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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Its bergamot and cassis notes are tempered by florals like rose and cool veggie hits like cucumber. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025 This dip was delicious with both chips and veggies. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025 This quick chicken recipe has a thick sauce and is loaded with fresh veggies, so it's bound to be a weeknight staple. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025 Serve it with a side of fruit for a sweet and savory combo or enjoy it with some reheated roasted veggies from last night’s dinner. Kelsey Kunik, SELF, 6 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

veggie

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