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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Gardening is a relaxing hobby that comes with beautiful flowers, tasty herbs and hearty fruits and veggies. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025 There are several veggies, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and more that are ready within two months or less from seed to harvest. Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025 Unfortunately for most of us, finding fresh, flavorful fruits and veggies is more of a scavenger hunt, especially in the depths of winter. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 Thursday, April 3, Spaghetti With Ground Beef Sauce, California veggies, whole grain dinner roll, pineapple, milk. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 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 10 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

veggie

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