1. a plant or part of a plant that is eaten as food, typically as part of a meal
2. a person who is severely brain-damaged or in a persistent vegetative state
Usage: offensive; medical

1. relating to or derived from plants

Examples

• She grows vegetables in her backyard garden.
• Carrots and broccoli are nutritious vegetables.
• The farmer’s market sells fresh vegetables every Saturday.
• Children should eat more vegetables and fewer sweets.
• We planted vegetable seeds in the spring.
• The soup contains only vegetable ingredients.
• Vegetable oil is commonly used for cooking.