vegetarian

noun
UK: /ˌvedʒɪˈteəriən/
US: /ˌvedʒɪˈteriən/

  1. A person who does not eat meat, poultry, or fish.

    1. My sister is a vegetarian, so she doesn't eat burgers.
    2. As a committed vegetarian, he always checks the ingredients on food labels.

  2. A person who mainly eats vegetables, fruits, grains, and pulses.

    1. Many people become vegetarian for health or ethical reasons.
    2. The restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including pasta and salads.

Synonyms

vegan
vegetarian adjective

  1. Relating to or suitable for vegetarians.

    1. This is a vegetarian restaurant.
    2. We ordered the vegetarian pizza with mushrooms and peppers.

  2. Consisting of or containing only vegetables, fruits, grains, and pulses.

    1. The menu includes several vegetarian options for those who don't eat meat.
    2. She follows a vegetarian diet because she cares about animal welfare and the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vegetarian" in English means: A person who does not eat meat, poultry, or fish., A person who mainly eats vegetables, fruits, grains, and pulses..

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

Synonyms for "vegetarian": vegan.

Example usage of "vegetarian": "My sister is a vegetarian, so she doesn't eat burgers.". More examples on the page.