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UK/["/ˈvedʒtəbl/"]/US/["/ˈvedʒtəbl/"]/

Meaning of Vegetable

In simple words: A type of plant that people eat, usually not sweet.

Vegetable in a sentence

  • The children don't eat enough **fresh vegetables**.
  • **root vegetables** *(= for example )
  • a **vegetable garden**
  • We grow our own vegetables.
  • a salad of raw vegetables
  • organic vegetables
  • a vegetable patch/plot
  • vegetable soup
  • vegetable matter *(= plants in general)*
  • Since losing my job I've been a vegetable.

How to use Vegetable

The term 'vegetable' is widely used in everyday conversation and writing. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. However, in scientific or culinary contexts, specific names of vegetables may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'veg' as short for vegetable, just like a veggie garden filled with greens.

Related words

Collocations with Vegetable

  • fresh vegetables
  • cooked vegetables
  • vegetable garden

Synonyms for Vegetable

Opposites of Vegetable

Common mistakes with Vegetable

  • Confused with 'fruit' — some fruits are often categorized as vegetables.
  • Incorrectly pluralizing as 'vegetables' when referring to a single type.
  • Using 'vegetable' to describe processed plant foods, which isn't always correct.

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Frequently asked questions about Vegetable

What does Vegetable mean?

A type of plant that people eat, usually not sweet.

What is the definition of Vegetable?

a plant or part of a plant that is eaten as food. Potatoes, beans and onions are all vegetables.

How do you use Vegetable in a sentence?

The children don't eat enough **fresh vegetables**.

Can you give another example of Vegetable?

**root vegetables** *(= for example )

What are synonyms for Vegetable?

Common alternatives include plant food, greens, produce, veggie.

What is the opposite of Vegetable?

Opposite meanings include fruit, meat.

What words go with Vegetable?

It commonly pairs with fresh vegetables, cooked vegetables, vegetable garden.

What are common mistakes when using Vegetable?

Confused with 'fruit' — some fruits are often categorized as vegetables. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'vegetables' when referring to a single type. Using 'vegetable' to describe processed plant foods, which isn't always correct.

How do you pronounce Vegetable?

US: /["/ˈvedʒtəbl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈvedʒtəbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Vegetable?

The term 'vegetable' is widely used in everyday conversation and writing. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. However, in scientific or culinary contexts, specific names of vegetables may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Vegetable?

"Vegetable" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.