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adjective

Definition of vegetariannext
as in herbivorous

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noun

as in vegan

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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Adjective
The Fabian Society is a gradualist-socialist think tank founded in 1884 by (among others) a vegetarian playwright. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 Customers can choose between proteins (bacon, sausage, a vegetarian option, eggs and egg whites), cheeses and sauces. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Noun
Food trucks with a range of choices from burgers and Greek food to vegetarian and vegan options will be on site, while educational staff will be on hand with tutorials and chats, including the 38-foot River Rover mobile museum. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Different formulations are tailored for specific groups, such as prenatal multivitamins, senior-specific blends, or vegetarian options. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
  1. herbivorous
  2. vegan
  3. animal
  4. herbivore
Adjective
  • Mixologist Giuseppe Atteo conjures up suitably fruity and herbivorous cocktails at the pale marble bar, themed for the seasons.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Purple sea urchins, herbivorous invertebrates, eat mostly kelp, and their usual predators, sunflower sea stars, have been decimated by sea star wasting disease.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of herbivorous
Noun
  • Pendleton’s travel-ready design leans into that ritual with a roll-up board printed in one of the heritage brand’s iconic patterns, reversible wooden pieces, and a vegan leather pouch for toting it around.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Food trucks with a range of choices from burgers and Greek food to vegetarian and vegan options will be on site, while educational staff will be on hand with tutorials and chats, including the 38-foot River Rover mobile museum.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegan
Noun
  • The animals are safe, but their home took a direct hit that left parts of the zoo unrecognizable.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Without the proper tools on site, animal services had to take it back to the shelter and flood the helmet to flush the snake out.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • Hippos, which are herbivores, are the third-largest land animal after elephants and white rhinos and can weigh as much as 8,000 pounds.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Woolly mammoths coexisted with early humans who hunted the cold-resistant herbivores for food and used their tusks and bones as tools.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of herbivore

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