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

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plant-based

Eating individual plant-based products is therefore unlikely to cause problems on its own.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

A large survey of plant-based foods and beverages sold in the UK has found that mycotoxins, toxic compounds naturally produced by fungi, are widespread across vegetarian and vegan products.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

It follows a similar uproar in 2022 when Cracker Barrel faced online backlash from some customers after adding plant-based sausages to its breakfast menu.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Unlike the plant-based moisturizers I had been using before this experiment, the tallow-based creams lingered on my skin for hours.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

“I find people saying, ‘I need to make more vegetable options, more grains, more plant-based items’ and they’re often not that exciting at first,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026