Vegetable (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The salad was made with a variety of colorful vegetables from the garden.
- She spent hours at the market selecting the freshest vegetables for her famous soup.
- Root vegetables like carrots and beets can be roasted to bring out their natural sweetness.
- During the winter months, the only vegetables available were those that had been preserved through canning or freezing.
- The farmer's market offered a wide array of vegetables, including leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and allium vegetables like garlic and onions.