Vegetable: meaning, definitions and examples

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vegetable

 

[ หˆvษ›dส’tษ™bษ™l ]

Context #1 | Noun

food

A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as accompaniment to meat or fish. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Synonyms

greens, produce, veggies.

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Word Description / Examples
vegetable

Commonly used in general conversations to refer to edible plants or parts of plants.

  • Carrots are my favorite vegetable.
  • You should include more vegetables in your diet.
greens

Specifically refers to green leafy vegetables. Often used in the context of healthy eating or gardening.

  • Spinach and kale are popular greens.
  • I need to buy some greens for tonight's salad.
produce

Used in the context of shopping or farming, referring to fresh fruits and vegetables collectively.

  • I'm heading to the market to pick up some fresh produce.
  • This store has a great selection of local produce.
veggies

An informal and casual way to talk about vegetables, often used in everyday conversation.

  • I'm going to grill some veggies for dinner.
  • Kids should eat more veggies to stay healthy.

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to eat plenty of vegetables every day to stay healthy.
  • She decided to cook a variety of vegetables for dinner.
  • I always try to include a mix of vegetables in my meals.
  • Vegetables such as spinach and broccoli are known for their health benefits.
  • Grilled vegetables are a delicious and nutritious option for a meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "vegetable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vegetal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเฅเคœเฅ€ (sabzi)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gemรผse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sayur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฒะพั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warzywo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡Ž่œ (yasai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉgume

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ verdura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sebze

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ„์†Œ (chaeso)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุถุงุฑ (khudar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zelenina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zelenina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่”ฌ่œ (shลซcร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zelenjava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรฆnmeti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะบำฉะฝั–ั (kรถkonis)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒกแƒขแƒœแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (bost'neuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rษ™vษ™z

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ verdura

Etymology

The word 'vegetable' originated from the Latin word 'vegetabilis', meaning 'animating' and 'enlivening'. In the 14th century, it was used to describe plants that are grown for food. Vegetables have been an essential part of human diet throughout history, providing vital nutrients and health benefits.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,447, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.