plant-based

American  

[plant-beyst] / ˈplæntˌbeɪst /

adjective

1. relating to or being a food consisting entirely or mainly of whole or minimally processed plant parts, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, legumes, and seeds: the health benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.

   plant-based burgers that taste like meat;

   the health benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.

2. relating to or being a medicine, fuel, etc., made from plants or plant matter.

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Etymology

Origin of plant-based

Coined in 1980 by Thomas Colin Campbell (born 1934), U.S. biochemist

Example Sentences

The chain was among the first to spot the meat-free trend and introduced plant-based burgers and the charbroiled turkey burger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Lately, it’s one of my favorite plant-based, post-workout recovery meals.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The drop in Beyond Meat’s stock price follows an extended stretch of weaker demand for its products, as consumers dealing with higher living costs have steered clear of more expensive plant-based meat alternatives.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

So far, there is no direct evidence that removing meat advertising from public spaces leads to a shift toward more plant-based societies.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The study highlights how modern techniques can unlock the medical potential of plant-based chemicals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026