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Veggie

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

Definition

Veggie is a shortened form of the word vegetable. It is used to describe something that is made from or contains vegetables.

Synonyms & similar words

vegetable veg vegetable greens produce herbs plants legumes fruits

Synonyms by register

Formal

vegetable produce greens

Informal

veg greens roots

Literary

bounty harvest

Antonyms

meat fish poultry pork beef lamb

Common collocations

  • eat your veggies
  • fresh veggies
  • organic veggies
  • raw veggies
  • cooked veggies
  • mixed veggies
  • root veggies

Word family

noun vegetable

Usage note

"Veggie" is an informal abbreviation of "vegetable." It is commonly used in casual conversation and in contexts related to food and health.

Example sentences

  1. I had a veggie burger for lunch today.
  2. My favorite pizza topping is veggies.
  3. I try to eat more veggies than meat.
  4. I made a veggie stir-fry for dinner last night.
  5. I love to dip my veggies in hummus.

Quotes

  • I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants. - A. Whitney Brown
  • Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. - Jim Davis
  • I don't like to eat vegetables. I prefer to eat fruits like pizzas and burgers. - Unknown

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