vegan

[vee-guhn, vey-]

noun

1. a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet.

2. a person who does not use any animal products, as leather or wool.

adjective

1. of or relating to vegans or their practices.

   vegan shoes made of synthetic leather.

vegan

/ ˈviːɡən /

noun

1. a person who refrains from using any animal product whatever for food, clothing, or any other purpose

Other Word Forms

• veganism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vegan¹

First recorded in 1940–45; contraction of veg(etari)an

Example Sentences

A previous version of this article incorrectly said they have cloth seats instead of vegan- leather seats.

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"A sausage is a sausage. Sausage is not vegan," he said recently.

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The end result is a high-protein powder that is essentially dairy, but which Verley says is suitable for vegans as no cows are involved.

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Growing up surrounded by nature, Bellerin credits his upbringing for sparking a lifelong connection with the environment - one that continues to shape his daily decisions, from transportation, to becoming a vegan, to his fashion choices.

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Merry Go Round further stands out by offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

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