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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Using the technique of a dry char in a cast-iron skillet gives veggies a hint of smokiness. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Late summer is often the best time to plant veggie seeds for fall harvests, while many perennials can be transplanted in fall, up to 4 to 6 weeks before the first frost is expected in your area. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 Advertisement For some fiber along with fatty fish, pair it with salad, other veggies, or whole-grain buns, Petersen suggests. Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026 Expect organic pasta, meats cooked over open fire, seasonal veggies and sauces made in-house. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 25 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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veggie

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