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vegetable

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛdʒtəbl]

Word

Learn how to use vegetable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of plant that people can eat. Vegetables often grow in gardens and are healthy for you. They can be green, orange, or other colors, like carrots and spinach.

Example

I love eating vegetables like broccoli and carrots because they are good for my body.

Example

He doesn't like vegetables at all and prefers to eat only junk food.

Example

What vegetable do you like the most?

Context: “botany”

(noun) a plant or part of a plant that is not a fruit, seed, or flower. This can include roots, stems, and leaves, like potatoes and lettuce.

Example

In science class, we learned that potatoes are a type of vegetable because they are the root of the plant.

Example

A tomato is not just a vegetable; it's actually a fruit!

Example

Can you name a vegetable that grows underground?

How to pronounce vegetable

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛdʒtəbl]

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