veggie

or veg·ie

[ vej-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a vegetable.
2. a vegetarian.

veggie

/ ˈvɛdʒɪ /

noun

1. See vegetarian
   an informal word for vegetarian

Word History and Origins

Origin of veggie¹

1965–70; by shortening; -ie

Example Sentences

This purple veggie is all you need to make your own pH indicator.

From Science News For Students

No matter what type, or assortment, you’ve got on hand, these recipes are great blueprints for showcasing leftover roasted veggies.

From Washington Post

So the long term plan involves lots of whole grains, fruits, veggies, and healthy fats.

From Popular-Science

One of those options is plant-based foods, and not just salads and veggie burgers, but “meat” made from plants.

From Singularity Hub 

It comes with a fruit basket so you can pack it with your veggies and fruits that need to be washed.

From Popular-Science

Picking at an appetizer veggie platter is a good option as well.

From The Daily Beast

CeleryThis often-overlooked veggie is way more than chicken wing garnish!

From The Daily Beast

So we have alternatives, sort of like the veggie burger alternatives we have on the backyard grill.

From The Daily Beast

You want to:  Bounce back from a hangover Veggie Rx: Kale This trendy green is popular for good reason.

From The Daily Beast

“Veggie Love” PETA commercial Having a Super Bowl commercial banned can sometimes be more effective than getting one on the air.

From The Daily Beast