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adjective

Definition of vegetariannext
as in herbivorous

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noun

as in vegan

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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Adjective
The Berliners are well known in the business world through Amy’s Kitchen, the organic-food pioneer that helped bring natural and vegetarian frozen meals into mainstream grocery aisles. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 In Santa Croce, La Zucca’s name (the pumpkin, in Italian) suggests something purely vegetarian. — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
Inspired by satay but without the skewers, this simple recipe transforms a handful of pantry staples into an enormously satisfying vegetarian dinner. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026 Sneaky Pickle is predominantly vegan and vegetarian at lunch. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
  1. herbivorous
  2. vegan
  3. animal
  4. herbivore
Adjective
  • Mixologist Giuseppe Atteo conjures up suitably fruity and herbivorous cocktails at the pale marble bar, themed for the seasons.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Purple sea urchins, herbivorous invertebrates, eat mostly kelp, and their usual predators, sunflower sea stars, have been decimated by sea star wasting disease.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of herbivorous
Noun
  • Purple Carrot makes 100% vegan meal kits, groceries and ready-to-eat meals that are delivered right to your door.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Made from soft, flexible, vegan, and nontoxic silicone, these durable bags are designed to handle everything from errands to evenings out.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of vegan
Noun
  • Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • Moles often get blamed for vole damage, but moles are insectivores that make tunnels and mounds to follow insects, while voles are herbivores that eat anything from edibles to ornamental plants.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Stay at least 25 yards, or about two school buses, away from herbivores like moose, elk, deer, and bison.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Definition of herbivore

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