vegetables
Pronunciation: [ˈvɛdʒtəblz]
Word
Context: "food"
(noun) vegetables are plants that we eat, like carrots, broccoli, and spinach. They are healthy and good for our bodies. We often eat them in salads, soups, or as side dishes.
Example
I love eating vegetables like peas and carrots at dinner.
Example
He doesn't like vegetables, so he never eats them.
Example
What vegetables do you want to include in our salad?
Context: "botany"
(noun) in science, vegetables are parts of plants that we eat. This can be leaves, stems, roots, or flowers. They are different from fruit, which usually has seeds.
Example
In school, we learned that spinach leaves are a type of vegetable.
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Tomatoes are actually fruits, not vegetables, even though we think of them that way.
Example
Can you tell me which part of the plant is used for vegetables like carrots and beets?
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