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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Incorporating veggies into oatmeal can make your breakfast taste more savory. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2025 Each came with a pretty sizeable piece of protein, plus a carb and a veggie. April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Dec. 2025 The Double High Protein Bowl comes with double adobo chicken, light white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese and extra romaine lettuce. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025 Brightly colored marigold flowers add pizzazz to drab veggie beds while gardeners await mouth-watering harvests of tomatoes and other crops. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.

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veggie

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