plant-based
Americanadjective
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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.
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relating to or being a medicine, fuel, etc., made from plants or plant matter.
Etymology
Origin of plant-based
Coined in 1980 by Thomas Colin Campbell (born 1934), U.S. biochemist
Example Sentences
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The company plans to rebuild its brand around the idea of a “phytosphere,” or plant-based ecosystem, said Brown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
"This meta-analysis highlights the importance of ensuring plant-based vitamin D3 is accessible in the UK."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Beyond is going to be the anchor for anything that’s plant-based, center-of-the-plate protein, but then we’re creating these other brands…and they all have a story line,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
In “Let Them Eat Goo,” South Park Elementary decides to replace its cafeteria meat with a plant-based substitute after Cartman suffers two heart attacks.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 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
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