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Plant-based

UK //plænt-beɪst// US //plænt-beɪst// Pronunciation

Definition

Relating to food made completely from plants, excluding animal products.

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In simple words: Food made from plants, not animals.

Examples

• Many people are turning to a plant-based diet for health reasons.
• Plant-based proteins are a great alternative to meat.
• The restaurant offers a wide variety of plant-based dishes.
• Adopting a plant-based lifestyle can reduce your carbon footprint.
• She prefers plant-based alternatives to dairy products.

Usage notes

Commonly used in discussions about diet and health. Not suitable for formal scientific writing without context.

Grammar pattern

adjective + noun

Memory hint

Think of a plant growing, representing foods from fruits and vegetables.

Collocations

• plant-based diet
• plant-based foods
• plant-based protein
• plant-based lifestyle

Synonyms

• vegan
• vegetable-based
• herbaceous
• fruit-based

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'vegetarian', which can include dairy and eggs.
• Using as a noun instead of an adjective (e.g., 'a plant-based').
• Assuming all plant-based foods are healthy.