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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
Both savory options, a spinach and feta pastry and goat cheese and mushroom quiche, were vegetarian. — Eva Flowe june 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026 Customize this vegetarian casserole with your favorite ingredients. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Noun
The other parts include a vegetarian, fat-free diet, three juices (carrot, carrot and apple, and a green juice) and supplements. — Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Serving a dinner menu that changes nightly, Mohonk provides lots of variety for the gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian diners among us. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 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
  • Turkish restaurant Elma has lavish brunch options as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
  • Being a cruelty-free company with mostly vegan options, Sol de Janeiro creates clean products that are free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of vegan
Noun
  • If Kenny hates animals and Whitney hates moms, what is next, someone hating s’mores?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • This free pet pantry offers free pet food, treats and supplies for dogs, cats and other small animals.
    — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • Invertebrates make up more than 70% of all terrestrial animal species and are important pollinators, predators and herbivores in virtually every nonmarine ecosystem.
    — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • When growing in the prairie, rattlesnake master’s spiny leaves deter other herbivores as well as some insects.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
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