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

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

A fasting-mimicking diet, meanwhile, mimics a fast but instead of eliminating food entirely, you eat a low-calorie, low-protein, low-sugar but high-fat plant-based diet for a five-day period.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

With thoughtful meal planning, plant-based diets can also provide sufficient protein, as demonstrated by the growing number of vegan powerlifters and bodybuilders.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

And for a plant-based version, I love using chickpeas dressed with a splash of olive brine or artichoke heart brine for a little extra salinity.

From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026