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Definition of vegetable - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodplant or part of a plant used as food
- Carrots are a commonly eaten vegetable..
2.
- After the accident, he was left a vegetable.
3.
- He became a vegetable after retiring.
Adjective
1.
foodrelated to or consisting of edible vegetables
- She prepared a vegetable soup for dinner.
2.
plantrelated to or derived from plants
- The garden was full of vegetable growth.
Images of vegetable
plant or part of a plant used as food
Expressions with vegetable
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passive state of living without active engagement
After the accident, he lived in a vegetable existence.
lose mental or physical abilities severely
After the accident, he became a vegetable.
oil from plants used in cooking or as fatty acid esters
Vegetable oil is used for frying and in making soap.
uncooked plant food typically eaten in salads
She added several types of raw vegetables to her lunch salad.
container for storing vegetables
She kept the carrots in the vegetable box.
area of land where vegetables are grown
She planted tomatoes in her vegetable garden.
liquid made from blended vegetables
She drinks vegetable juice every morning for breakfast.
small garden area for growing vegetables
She spends her weekends tending to her vegetable patch.
soup made from various vegetables
She prepared a delicious vegetable soup for dinner.
plant with edible leaves consumed as food
Spinach is a popular leafy vegetable.
vegetable with an edible root or tuber
Carrots are a popular root vegetable.
material originating from plants
The compost is rich in vegetable matter.
marine plant consumed for nutrition
Sea vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.
fat derived from plants used as a substitute for dairy butter
She spread vegetable butter on her toast instead of regular butter..
dye made from plant sources
She used vegetable dye to color the fabric.
plant-based fat solid at room temperature
She prefers vegetable fat for frying due to its stability.
type of squash with elongated shape and green skin
She cooked vegetable marrow with herbs for dinner..
fat made from vegetable oils used in baking
She used vegetable shortening to make the pie crust flaky.
edible leaves of plants used as vegetables
Spinach is a popular leaf vegetable in many dishes.
type of squash with stringy flesh
Vegetable spaghetti is delicious when baked with cheese.
vegetable cut into thin strips
The salad included julienne vegetable for extra crunch.
spend time idly doing nothing
He decided to vegetable out all weekend instead of going out.
vegetable high in nutrients and fiber
Kale is a cruciferous vegetable known for its health benefits.
hard white substance from certain palm seeds, used as ivory substitute
Artisans carved the vegetable ivory into intricate jewelry..
Origin of vegetable
Latin, vegetabilis (animating)
Terms with vegetable included in their meaning
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food
sandwich with a meat or vegetable patty
cooking
edible bulb used as a vegetable or spice
food
starchy tuber eaten as a vegetable
fruit
red or yellowish fruit with a juicy pulp, used as a vegetable
vegetable
orange root vegetable often eaten raw or cooked
vegetable
plant with a round edible bulb
produce
sweet, crunchy capsicum fruit used as a vegetable
food
outer layer of a fruit or vegetable
vegetable
edible fruit of squash plants
food vegetable
sweet, mild fruit eaten as a hollow, colorful vegetable
food
small green vegetable buds
food
outer layer of a fruit or vegetable
food
vegetable, especially in vegetarian contexts
food
edible flower bud used as vegetable
cooking ingredient
edible young green shoots from a spring garden vegetable
vegetable
carrot harvested when small and immature
vegetable cooking
onion with brown skin often used in cooking
food
small green vegetable resembling a miniature cabbage
food
edible leafy head vegetable formed by tightly packed leaves
food
leafy Asian vegetable used raw or cooked in dishes
bok choy
leafy Asian vegetable commonly called bok choy used in stir-fries
vegetable
lettuce with long, crisp leaves and a mild flavor
vegetable garden
garden where vegetables and fruits are grown
vegetable
immature pods of bean plants eaten as vegetables
Examples of vegetable in a sentence
Broccoli is a nutritious vegetable. The patient remained a vegetable for years after the stroke. Doctors feared he would become a vegetable indefinitely. After the accident, he was a vegetable, unable to respond. She felt like a vegetable, just watching TV all day. The restaurant offers a vegetable platter.
She loves vegetable dishes with fresh herbs. They focused on vegetable oils for cooking. The diet was rich in vegetable nutrients.
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- French:légume, légumier, ...
- German:Gemüse, Gemüse-, ...
- Italian:verdura, di verdure, ...
- Spanish:verdura, de verduras, ...
- Portuguese:legume, de legumes, ...
- Chinese:蔬菜, 蔬菜的, ...
- Japanese:野菜, 野菜の, ...
- Arabic:خُضَار, خُضَرِي, ...
- Hebrew:יֶרֶק, צִמְחִי, ...
- Russian:овощ, овощной, ...
- Ukrainian:овоч, овочевий, ...
- Hindi:सब्ज़ी, सब्ज़ीयुक्त, ...
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