veggie
Americannoun
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veggies
plural
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a vegetable.
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a vegetarian.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of veggie
1965–70; by shortening; see -ie
Example Sentences
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Inside more than a dozen North American plants, some 20,000 employees run machines that cut, wash and package raw vegetables like cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, or assemble veggie snack kits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
EU member states and lawmakers agreed Thursday to ban using meat-related terms such as "steak" and "bacon" to market plant-based foods -- but spared veggie "burgers" and "sausage".
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
The BBC skidded optimistically along to a pickup spot at the city's de-commissioned airfield, Tempelhofer Feld, but there were no veggie sacks to be seen.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
If you’re vegan, bring a veggie platter just in case.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
We grilled up steaks and, this being Oregon, tofu pups and veggie burgers.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
Frozen fish and veggies are great to have around, too.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
It carries enough bright acid to pair with grilled meats and creamy pasta sauces, enough earthiness to complement mushrooms and truffles and a savoriness that plays well with roasted veggies and herb-heavy dishes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Examples include my everyday chana masala, sheet-pan chicken & veggies and chicken tacos, complete with homemade Mexican rice, pico de gallo, guacamole and a spicy mango salsa.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
"The crew immediately activated rescue mode and safely caught the two bunnies, setting them up with a warm bed and some fresh veggies and water."
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
I mean, I know it’s better to eat fruits and veggies, but I sure do miss the ice cream cups we used to get.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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