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

My late grandmother, in particular, had a predictable, beloved spread: shrimp cocktail with horseradish-laced sauce; the supermarket veggie platter with ranch; crockpot meatballs simmered in barbecue sauce and grape jelly; salsa with Tostito’s scoops.

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TJ’s take on a classic Vietnamese dish includes minced and fried shrimp and veggies that are generously seasoned with a blend of ginger, garlic, sesame oil and lemongrass.

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The star of the zoo marked the milestone with a towering birthday “cake” made of her favorite fruits and veggies, just steps away from her early birthday gift of a new play pool.

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Because honestly, the vegetable section in this book could get anyone excited to eat vegetables — even people who never thought they were “veggie people.”

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Native plants have very different needs from fruits and veggies.

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