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vegetarian

[vej-i-tair-ee-uhn] / ˌvɛdʒ ɪˈtɛər i ən /
ADJECTIVE
plant-eating
Synonyms


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There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

For the first nine days, it is simple and largely vegetarian - sweet flatbread, lentils and potato curry among the staples.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But he can’t stand to wear them now, especially since he’s also a vegetarian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

At first glance, this seems to clash with decades of research linking vegetarian and plant based diets to better health.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

“My mother makes special vegetarian meals. Low-calorie and no cholesterol. We eat a lot of sal-ads and vegetables. My mother’s an excellent cook.”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech