plural veg
chiefly British

Examples of veg in a Sentence

Would you like some veg?
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Another specialty is oden—bites of fish, meat, and veg simmered in a savory broth. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 Masticating juicers produce more juice from the same quantity of fruit and veg. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 Smashing the spears with a rolling pin and dressing them in lemon and olive oil magically tenderizes the otherwise tough veg. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 The avocado toast starts with fluffy brioche and tops it with creamy avocado, pickled veg, crispy tofu and a scallion oil. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veg

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veg was in 1918

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“Veg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veg. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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