vegetable — a plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as an accompaniment to meat or fish
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as an accompaniment to meat or fish
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom hides vegetables in my hamburger like a sneaky ninja.
- The vegetable section at the supermarket is like a rainbow.
- He became a vegetable detective, investigating which veggies taste best in pizza.
vegetable
NOUN[/ˈvedʒtəbəl/]
a plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as an accompaniment to meat or fish
Mother and daughter preparing fresh vegetables
This incredible vegetable is surprisingly edible!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century Latin 'vegetabilis', meaning 'living' or 'growing'. Originally used as an adjective meaning 'of or relating to plants', it later evolved into a noun referring to edible plants or plant matter.
Breakdown
vegetare (to quicken, enliven, grow) + -abilis (capable of, able to). The Latin root 'vegetare' comes from 'vegetus' (lively, vigorous), ultimately linked to 'vigere' (to be strong).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom hides vegetables in my hamburger like a sneaky ninja.”
“The vegetable section at the supermarket is like a rainbow.”
“He became a vegetable detective, investigating which veggies taste best in pizza.”
“Eating vegetables daily can improve your health significantly.”
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