veggie

or veg·ie

[ vej-ee ]

/ ˈvɛdʒ i /

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noun Informal.

a vegetable.

a vegetarian.

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Origin of veggie

1965–70; by shortening; see -ie

Words nearby veggie

vegetarianism, vegetate, vegetation, vegetative, vegetative reproduction, veggie, veggieburger, vegie, vego, veg out, vehemence

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How to use veggie in a sentence

This purple veggie is all you need to make your own pH indicator.
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No matter what type, or assortment, you’ve got on hand, these recipes are great blueprints for showcasing leftover roasted veggies.
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So the long term plan involves lots of whole grains, fruits, veggies, and healthy fats.
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One of those options is plant-based foods, and not just salads and veggie burgers, but “meat” made from plants.
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It comes with a fruit basket so you can pack it with your veggies and fruits that need to be washed.
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Picking at an appetizer veggie platter is a good option as well.
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CeleryThis often-overlooked veggie is way more than chicken wing garnish!
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So we have alternatives, sort of like the veggie burger alternatives we have on the backyard grill.
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You want to: Bounce back from a hangover Veggie Rx: Kale This trendy green is popular for good reason.
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“Veggie Love” PETA commercial Having a Super Bowl commercial banned can sometimes be more effective than getting one on the air.
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British Dictionary definitions for veggie

veggie

/ (ˈvɛdʒɪ) /

noun, adjective

an informal word for vegetarian

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