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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Here’s how broccoli can help: While broccoli remains a health win for most, certain groups may benefit even more from adding this veggie to their weekly meal prep. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025 Stock up on frozen veggies like broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower: These are nutrient-rich smoothie boosters with a neutral flavor that won’t overpower. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 30 July 2025 The ability to grow 20, 30, or even 40 veggies and fresh herbs, year-round, in a space smaller than a bookshelf? Kat Merck, Wired News, 23 July 2025 Other combinations are radishes under taller veggies, or planting bush beans around crops that are heavy feeders, which reduces weeds and adds extra nitrogen to the soil. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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 6 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

veggie

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