Vegetable

/ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as a savory dish.

I added a variety of vegetables to the stir-fry for extra flavor.

A person or animal with very little mental or physical activity, often due to illness or injury.

After the accident, he felt like a vegetable for months as he recovered.

adjective

Of or relating to plants or plant life, especially in terms of being edible.

She follows a strictly vegetable diet for health reasons.

From Latin vegetabilis, which means 'growing' or 'flourishing'.

vegetable garden

A garden where vegetables are grown.

couch potato

A lazy person who spends too much time sitting and watching television, often equated with being like a 'vegetable'.

fruit

The mature ovary of a flowering plant, usually containing seeds.

herb

A plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or for its aromatic properties.

A person who is in a state of unresponsiveness or inactivity.

After his injury, he became a vegetable.

Someone who is dull or lacks energy.

Stop being such a vegetable and join us for a hike.