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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Prioritize whole, unprocessed foods, particularly fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 18 July 2025 Always put meat, salads, fruit, veggies, and other perishable foods in the fridge immediately after serving. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025 Wednesday, July 30, Pork Rib Patty, beans and quinoa, mixed veggies, tropical fruit, milk. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025 The mission: Mix fruits and veggies from the morning’s haul and make a no-rules raw salad—and have fun. Karen Yuan, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

veggie

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