1. People who eat a mostly vegetarian diet but occasionally consume meat or fish.
Usage: plural form; informal; modern usage

Examples

• Many flexitarians reduce their meat consumption for environmental reasons.
• She identifies as a flexitarian because she eats vegetables most days but enjoys chicken on weekends.
• Flexitarians make up a growing segment of the population interested in sustainable eating.
• Unlike strict vegetarians, flexitarians allow themselves occasional meat meals.
• The restaurant offers options appealing to flexitarians who want to limit animal products.
• Flexitarians often report feeling healthier after reducing their meat intake.