plant-based
adjective
1
: made or derived from plants
a plant-based burger
For postmenopausal women wary of hormones, "all natural" plant-based estrogens can be tempting.—
Consumer Reports
Consumer ReportsCreating a sirloin steak, with its fibrous protein and marbled fat, from plant-based proteins is a tough recipe to perfect.—Prachi Patel
Prachi Patel2
: consisting primarily or entirely of food (such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils, and beans) derived from plants
plant-based meals
For three months, the men followed a program that included a plant-based diet, moderate exercise, stress-reduction practices, and social support.—Andrew Weil
Andrew WeilExamples of plant-based in a Sentence
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The formula is fast-drying and plant-based.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The formula is plant-based and vegan, and the gummies are free from gluten, dairy and nuts.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
According to the Grüns website, the gummies are plant-based and vegan, with no gluten, dairy, nuts, synthetic sweeteners or synthetic dyes.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Even Vietnamese diners who don’t follow chay restrictions year-round commonly eat plant-based for religious or health reasons several days each month, which keeps demand for meat-free street food consistent and prices low.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The formula is plant-based and vegan, and the gummies are free from gluten, dairy and nuts.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
According to the Grüns website, the gummies are plant-based and vegan, with no gluten, dairy, nuts, synthetic sweeteners or synthetic dyes.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Even Vietnamese diners who don’t follow chay restrictions year-round commonly eat plant-based for religious or health reasons several days each month, which keeps demand for meat-free street food consistent and prices low.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for plant-based
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“Plant-based.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plant-based. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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