vegan

noun
UK: /ˈviːɡən/
US: /ˈviːɡən/

  1. A person who does not eat any animal products.

    1. She is a vegan and eats only plants.
    2. As a dedicated vegan, he avoids all meat and dairy products in his diet.

  2. A person who chooses not to use animal products.

    1. He's a vegan; he does not use leather.
    2. She is vegan and avoids cosmetics tested on animals whenever possible.

Synonyms

plant-based vegetarian
vegan adjective

  1. Describes food or products that do not contain any animal ingredients.

    1. This cake is vegan; try it now.
    2. Many restaurants now offer vegan options on their menus, catering to dietary needs.

  2. Relating to the practice of not using animal products.

    1. She follows a vegan lifestyle for ethical reasons.
    2. The vegan diet excludes all animal-derived ingredients, promoting plant-based nutrition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vegan" in English means: A person who does not eat any animal products., A person who chooses not to use animal products..

The phonetic transcription of "vegan" is /ˈviːɡən/ in British English and /ˈviːɡən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vegan": plant-based, vegetarian.

Example usage of "vegan": "She is a vegan and eats only plants.". More examples on the page.