vegetables
word · lemma: vegetable
/ˈvɛdʒtəbəɫz/
VEJ-tuh-buhlz
/vˈɛdʒɪtəbəlz/
VEJ-tuh-buhlz
Definition
Vegetables are plants or parts of plants that people eat, such as carrots, onions, and spinach. They are often used in meals and are generally considered healthy food.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a plural noun: 'eat more vegetables'. 'Vegetable' can be singular for one item or as an adjective in phrases like 'vegetable soup' or 'vegetable oil'. In everyday speech, 'vegetables' often overlaps with 'greens' and 'veggies', but 'veggies' is more informal.
Spanish: verduras - vegetalesPortuguese (BR): legumes - verdurasPortuguese (PT): legumes - verdurasChinese (Simplified): 蔬菜Chinese (Traditional): 蔬菜Hindi: सब्ज़ियाँArabic: خضرواتBengali: সবজিRussian: овощиJapanese: 野菜Vietnamese: rau - rau củKorean: 채소 - 야채Turkish: sebzeUrdu: سبزیاںIndonesian: sayur - sayuran
Example Sentences
I eat vegetables every day.
basic
These vegetables are fresh.
basic
She buys vegetables at the market.
basic
We need more vegetables for the soup.
natural
My kids won't eat vegetables unless I hide them in pasta sauce.
natural
I'm trying to eat more vegetables and less fast food.
natural