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vegetarian

[vej-i-tair-ee-uhn] / ˌvɛdʒ ɪˈtɛər i ən /
ADJECTIVE
plant-eating
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She’s a vegetarian but she’s a picky vegetarian, so that combo makes it almost impossible for her to find food anywhere.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Under the new arrangement, eggs will be provided separately through women's welfare groups while the charity would continue to supply "pure" vegetarian meals.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

There’s also plenty of ginger and soy sauce, sesame oil and vegetarian stir-fry/oyster sauce.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

This, alas, includes me: After freaking out a little about my salad order from earlier this week, I switched to steaming-hot vegetarian noodles from a neighborhood Chinese shop.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

In response to the horrors of the factory farm, becoming a vegetarian seems pretty reasonable.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

For vegetarians, you can get your protein from lentils, nuts, milk, tofu and cheese too.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

People at higher risk, including vegans, vegetarians, older adults and those taking medicines that affect stomach acid or diabetes treatment, may need testing or supplementation advice from a health professional.

From Science Daily Jun. 25, 2026

In the same vein, if you have a decent number of vegetarians joining you, put together a separate fund for protein.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 2026

They’re vegetarians: They eat grass, alfalfa, cassava, sweet potato, carrots, beets, and, at the zoo, a commercial feed.

From Slate May 27, 2026

“Besides, I should get home. Who’s been training the squirrels in my absence? My mother will be worrying. And we don’t eat guinea pigs in the Red Woods. We’re all vegetarians, mind you.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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