English · Food & Drink
vegetable
/ˈvedʒtəbl̩/
[/ˈvedʒtəbl̩/]
a plant grown to be eaten
Beginnernoun
Definition
A vegetable is a plant, or part of a plant, such as a carrot or potato, that is grown to be eaten.
Example
The carrot is my favourite vegetable.
The carrot is my favourite vegetable.
Etymology
From Latin 'vegetabilis' meaning 'able to grow'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in food and cooking.