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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Make watermelon ice or popsicles Mix watermelon with other melons and add a dash of lime juice Add watermelon to a grain bowl with avocado, veggies, nuts, and fresh herbs. 12. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025 Serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or a mixture of both. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025 On average, prices ticked up 0.7% last year NPR's list includes 96 items from virtually every Walmart aisle: chips and veggies, shampoo and T-shirts, dog food and paper towels. Juweek Adolphe, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025 For an easy dinner recipe (and a little protein boost), try stir-frying them along with other veggies on this list, like edamame, green peas, and spinach. Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

veggie

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