Synonyms for

Vegetables

Verb / ˈvedʒtʌbʌlz / Another word for vegetables — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vegetables are plants that are eaten as food. They are usually low in fat and high in nutrients like vitamins and minerals.

Synonyms & similar words

vegetable veggie veg greens produce veggies herbs roots legumes edibles greensward crops harvest herbage spuds fruits tubers plants broccoli cabbage carrots corn

Synonyms by register

Formal

produce greens vegetation

Informal

veggies greens

Literary

herbs roots garden fare

Antonyms

meats flesh animal products poultry fish seafood

Common collocations

  • fresh vegetables
  • raw vegetables
  • cooked vegetables
  • leafy vegetables
  • root vegetables
  • vegetable garden
  • vegetable soup
  • eating vegetables

Word family

noun vegetable
adjective vegetative

Usage note

While 'vegetables' is a general term, specific types like 'greens' or 'produce' are often used in more formal contexts. 'Veggies' is a common informal substitute.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite vegetables are carrots and green beans.
  2. We grew some vegetables in our garden this summer.
  3. It's important to eat a variety of vegetables for a healthy diet.
  4. I don't like all vegetables, but I'll try to eat them anyway.
  5. Vegetables are good for you because they have lots of vitamins and nutrients.

Quotes

  • The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.
  • Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.
  • Eating healthy food fills your body with energy and nutrients. Imagine your cells smiling back at you and saying: 'Thank you!'

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