veggie

noun

veg·​gie ˈve-jē How to pronounce veggie (audio)
variants or less commonly vegie
1
: vegetable
2
slang : vegetarian

Examples of veggie in a Sentence

The restaurant is popular with veggies.
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Add any combo of meat, like shrimp, and veggies, like charred onions or mushrooms, with shredded cheese. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026 Packed with veggies and swimming in a tomato base, this ground beef soup recipe really hits the spot on a cold day. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Gardening, floral arranging, and plucking dirt from fresh herbs and veggies can be messy projects. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Trickle it atop biscuit dough, or sprinkle it over veggies before roasting for what might be the world’s most delicious side dish. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for veggie

Word History

Etymology

veg(etable) entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of veggie was in 1955

Phrases Containing veggie

Rhymes for veggie

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“Veggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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