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vegetarian

Pronunciation: [ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛəriən]

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

Context: “dietary choices”

(noun) a person who chooses not to eat meat. This means they eat fruits, vegetables, grains, and sometimes dairy or eggs, but not fish, chicken, or beef. Vegetarians often believe in not harming animals or want to be healthier.

Example

My sister is a vegetarian, so she loves to try new vegetable dishes.

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He is not a vegetarian; he enjoys grilling burgers on weekends.

Example

Is she a vegetarian, or does she eat meat too?

Context: “dietary choices”

(adjective) describing food or meals that do not contain meat. If a dish is vegetarian, it means you can eat it without eating any meat. Many people enjoy vegetarian options for a healthy meal.

Example

The restaurant has a delicious vegetarian pizza with lots of vegetables.

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That dish is not vegetarian; it has pieces of chicken in it.

Example

Can you show me a vegetarian menu for tonight's dinner?

How to pronounce vegetarian

Pronunciation: [ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛəriən]

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