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veggie

American

[vej-ee] / ˈvɛdʒ i /

Or vegie

noun

Informal.

a vegetable.
a vegetarian.

veggie British

/ ˈvɛdʒɪ /

noun

an informal word for vegetarian

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Etymology

Origin of veggie

1965–70; by shortening; -ie

Example Sentences

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The Italian joint with a killer veggie supreme and breadcrumb-and-cheese–stuffed mushroom caps.

From Salon

Emma microwaves the pasta while I arrange veggies on paper plates.

From Literature

There’s cabbage and brussels sprouts — cruciferous veggies that are divine pickled.

From Salon

"Otherwise, I'll just have to throw it away. Eat your veggies, Sam."

From Literature

Papa Johns is testing protein-infused dough, and Subway is selling what it calls “protein pockets”—tortillas with meat and veggies.

From The Wall Street Journal

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