noun
veggie
VEHD-zhee
Veggie (noun) means an informal word for a vegetable. Example: “Chop up some veggies for the stir-fry.”
noun
1
An informal word for a vegetable.
"Chop up some veggies for the stir-fry."
2
An informal word for a vegetarian.
"She's been a veggie for years now."
adj
1
Vegetarian, or made without meat.
"They ordered the veggie burger instead of the beef one."
How to use veggie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for "vegetable" or "vegetarian."
When to use it
Informal — fine in everyday speech, but "vegetable" or "vegetarian" is preferred in formal writing.
Common pairings
veggie burger
veggie platter
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Word forms
- Plural
- veggies
- Comparative
- more veggie
- Superlative
- most veggie
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Etymology
An informal clipping of "vegetable" or "vegetarian" with the diminutive -ie ending.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for veggie
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What does “veggie” mean?
The word “veggie” means an informal word for a vegetable. In plain terms, casual shorthand for "vegetable" or "vegetarian.".
How do you pronounce “veggie”?
“Veggie” is pronounced VEHD-zhee (/ˈvɛd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “veggie” in a sentence?
Here is “veggie” used in a sentence: “Chop up some veggies for the stir-fry.”
What is another word for “veggie”?
Words with a similar meaning to “veggie” include veg.
What part of speech is “veggie”?
Depending on how it is used, “veggie” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “veggie” have?
“Veggie” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal word for a vegetable.
