veggie

noun

veg·​gie ˈve-jē 

variants or less commonly vegie

1

: vegetable

2

slang : vegetarian

Examples of veggie in a Sentence

The restaurant is popular with veggies.

Recent Examples on the Web

Product marketing plays up the same idea, pitching double-bowl designs such as the 33-inch Ruvati workstation for multitaskers who want one spot for washing veggies and drying dishes. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Highlighting ingredients is paramount with basic, but bountiful baskets of whole organic veggies on offer for a whopping 18€ for two people. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space all around for the veggies. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Sow your arugula seeds in a spot with plenty of sun and well-draining, loamy soil, avoiding areas where other cruciferous or mustard-related veggies have been in the past year. — The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

veg(etable) entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing veggie

• veggie burger

Rhymes for veggie

• edgy
• pledgee

Kids Definition

veggie

noun

veg·​gie ˈvej-ē 

: vegetable