# veggie

/ˈvɛdʒi/ (US) · /vˈɛdʒi/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/veggie
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a short, friendly way to say vegetable. It can also mean a person who does not eat meat.

For teachers: a shortened, informal term for a vegetable or a vegetarian. Often used in casual conversation or on menus to indicate meat-free options.

## Examples

- 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.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in the plural when referring to vegetables; used in the singular when referring to a person.

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