vegetable · noun C /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəl/
Word family
Nouns: vegetable, vegetarian, vegetarianism
Adjectives: vegetarian
vegetable
A1 a plant that you eat, for example potatoes, onions, beans, etc.
Dictionary examples:
fresh/frozen vegetables
vegetable soup/curry
fruit and vegetables
In the winter we eat more root vegetables, such as carrots and parsnips.
Raw vegetables contain more vitamins than cooked vegetables.
Learner example:
I like eat[ing] fish, vegetables, fruit and sala[d]. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Portuguese)
