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

Picking at an appetizer veggie platter is a good option as well.

From The Daily Beast

CeleryThis often-overlooked veggie is way more than chicken wing garnish!

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So we have alternatives, sort of like the veggie burger alternatives we have on the backyard grill.

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You want to:  Bounce back from a hangover Veggie Rx: Kale This trendy green is popular for good reason.

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“Veggie Love” PETA commercial Having a Super Bowl commercial banned can sometimes be more effective than getting one on the air.

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