plant-based

American  

[plant-bayst] / 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

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Example Sentences

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plant-based

That could take the form of equine-assisted therapy, working with horses; horticultural therapy, involving plant-based activities; or forest bathing, a mindfulness practice drawing on the different senses while immersed in nature.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

While Mattina uses significant amounts of plant-based milk, Williams said the changes would not benefit his business because its suppliers are UK-based and therefore exempt from import tariffs.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

"This layer is where the breakdown of cellulose and other natural polymers, such as cutin - a plant-based polyester - takes place."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Dropping ‘Meat’ from packaging could give up some hard-won brand equity, but keeping ‘Beyond’ still ties the company to past plant-based backlash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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

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