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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Lugya’h, a popular stall for Oaxacan cuisine in West Adams’ Maydan Market, will offer mini tlayudas with a choice of protein (chorizo, tasajo, morcillla or veggies), an appetizer dip (mole, guacamole or a surprise salsa), an agua fresca (hibiscus or horchata) and hibiscus jelly for $35. Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Driving that increase were substantial price hikes for things like fresh veggies. Allie Canal, NBC news, 12 May 2026 Serve your veggies on a platter and proteins carved and no one will notice, or spoon a luscious sauce over the top. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 Affordability isn't the only factor that these experts are considering when growing their own veggies, though. Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 9 May 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 13 May. 2026.

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veggie

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