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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View Recipe 07 of 10 Shipwreck Casserole Reminiscent to one reader of a shepherd's pie, this nostalgic recipe is an all-in-one meal that has meat, veggies, and tons of flavor. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025 For all the debate around what people should eat, one thing pretty much everyone agrees on is that fruits and veggies are good for you. Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025 But that’s the price Mondays for a fully dressed burger with about a half-pound of beef, a choice of cheese and any of 18 different side dishes, from fries or waffle fries to veggies, okra, a Caesar or even a baked potato. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025 Its inherent sweetness mixed with the smoky bacon results in a veggie dish that practically melts in your mouth. Get the Recipe 12 of 16 Pear Salad Pear salad is another dish that is remarkable for its loose status as a salad. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 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 Mar. 2025.

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veggie

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