veggie

noun

veg·​gie ˈve-jē How to pronounce veggie (audio)
variants or less commonly vegie
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2
slang : vegetarian

Examples of veggie in a Sentence

The restaurant is popular with veggies.
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He's also known for his Thursday smashburgers, his chicken parm, meatballs, and roasted veggies. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 These include many types of veggies such as tomatoes, basil, lettuce, cabbage, kale, carrots, chives, watermelon, and radishes. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026 Brooksider’s menu includes Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, veggie wraps, BBQ pulled pork nachos, salads, burgers, and mac and cheese with a variety of fixings. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026 For something veggie-forward, the pinakbet is a fantastic choice. Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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veggie

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