Synonyms for

Veggies

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

Definition

Veggies is a shortened form of the word vegetables, which refers to plants that are edible and used in cooking or eating raw.

Synonyms & similar words

vegetable veg veggie vegetables greens produce sides salad herbs roots fruits legumes crops garden herbs vitamins nutrients fiber nightshades

Synonyms by register

Formal

vegetables produce greens horticultural products

Informal

greens veg produce

Literary

garden bounty earth's yield

Antonyms

meats flesh proteins animal products carnivore food

Common collocations

  • eat your veggies
  • fresh veggies
  • organic veggies
  • steamed veggies
  • raw veggies
  • chopped veggies
  • frozen veggies

Word family

noun vegetable

Usage note

Veggies is an informal, colloquial term for vegetables. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when talking about food or healthy eating.

Example sentences

  1. My mom always tells me to eat my veggies.
  2. I like to dip my veggies in ranch dressing.
  3. Carrots and broccoli are my favorite veggies.
  4. I grow my own veggies in my garden.
  5. Veggies are good for your health.

Quotes

  • Eat your veggies, they're good for you.
  • I try to eat a variety of veggies to get all my vitamins.
  • My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is all the different veggies.

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