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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Three hot stations toward the back offer bacon, sausage and frittatas; benedicts and potatoes; and filet, shrimp and veggie skewers. Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 The taco lineup includes asada, al pastor, pollo, chorizo, picadillo and veggie options. Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Best for chicken breasts, salad veggies, silken tofu, bread, and dairy. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026 The Salvadorian delicacy is a masa or cornmeal patty or dough cake that’s stuffed with fillings like meat, beans, cheese, and veggies. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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veggie

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