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vegetables
/ˈvedʒtəbl̩z/
[/ˈvedʒtəbl̩z/]
plural of vegetable
Beginnernoun
Definition
Vegetables is the plural of vegetable, plants such as carrots and beans grown to be eaten.
Example
Eat plenty of fresh vegetables.
Eat plenty of fresh vegetables.
Etymology
From Latin 'vegetabilis'; the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in food and cooking.