veggie
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈvɛdʒi// UK //vˈɛdʒi// veg·gie
n. a short, friendly way to say vegetable. It can also mean a person who does not eat meat.
n. a shortened, informal term for a vegetable or a vegetarian. Often used in casual conversation or on menus to indicate meat-free options.
I always try to eat plenty of veggies with my dinner.
The restaurant offers a great veggie burger that even meat-eaters seem to enjoy.
While the children initially resisted the new diet, they eventually grew fond of the roasted veggies served alongside their main courses.
Clipping of vegetable and/or vegetarian + -ie.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to vegetables; used in the singular when referring to a person.