plant-based

[ plant-beyst ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plant-based¹

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

Example Sentences

Enter unassuming fungi: clean, plant-based solution that could possibly normalize blood sugar.

From The Daily Beast

Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based sources of protein and fat is crucial, as is taking certain vitamin supplements.

From The Daily Beast