veggie

or veg·ie

[ vej-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a vegetable.
2. a vegetarian.

veggie

/ ˈvɛdʒɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for vegetarian

Word History and Origins

Origin of veggie¹

1965–70; by shortening; -ie

Example Sentences

These handy, reusable linen bags are designed to keep veggies and leafy greens crisp for longer and to prevent them from dissolving into brownish-green smears of goo in a plastic bag.

From Los Angeles Times

I keep everything — onions, celery, veggie scraps — to make broth.

From Salon

“Even just having more pouches that are predominantly veggie based and less sweet would be a really positive change,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

They spent about $50,000 to transform their front and backyards, but it also transformed their lives, Angel said, providing the family with garden retreats, lots of fresh veggies and hands-on lessons for Early.

From Los Angeles Times

We pickle a lot of the veggies during the season and start vinegars with trimmings.

From Salon