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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Lately, it’s one of my favorite plant-based, post-workout recovery meals.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“This meta-analysis highlights the importance of ensuring plant-based vitamin D3 is accessible in the UK.”
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
So far, there is no direct evidence that removing meat advertising from public spaces leads to a shift toward more plant-based societies.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
I really love all things plant-based, and I’m a very big music fanatic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Investors hoped the company would appeal to environmentally-conscious and vegetarian-curious consumers — or with anyone concerned about the meat industry and animal welfare — and take off in a fashion similar to plant-based milk.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
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