vegetable
(vedʒtəbəl )
Word forms: vegetables
1. countable noun A1
Vegetables are plants such as cabbages, potatoes, and onions which you can cook and eat.
A good general diet should include plenty of fresh vegetables.
...traditional Caribbean fruit and vegetables.
...vegetable soup.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Vegetable matter comes from plants. [formal]
...compounds, of animal, vegetable or mineral origin.
...decayed vegetable matter.
3. countable noun [usually singular]
If someone refers to a brain-damaged person as a vegetable, they mean that the person cannot move, think, or speak. [informal, offensive]
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Collocations:
boil vegetables chop vegetables cook vegetables eat vegetables frozen vegetables leafy vegetables organic vegetables pickled vegetable plant vegetables raw vegetables roasted vegetables salad vegetable steamed vegetables winter vegetables
Try to avoid adding too much salt when boiling vegetables because this extends the cooking time.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Steam or boil the vegetables, drain and put in an ovenproof dish.
The Sun (2010)
Dinner was turkey with boiled vegetables.
The Sun (2013)
I became pretty good at chopping vegetables.
The Sun (2013)
Depending on their age children can help chop vegetables, cook pasta or make cakes.
The Sun (2012)
Hummus with chopped vegetables is a great snack option.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There are lots of healthy ways to cook vegetables that are also exciting and tasty.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Once the vegetables are cooked, drain any excess liquid from the mixture and set aside.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Place the cooked vegetables onto a serving dish.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I have to force myself to eat vegetables, but I love spinach fried with lemon and garlic.
The Sun (2011)
Food poisoning caused by the bug usually results from eating unwashed vegetables or undercooked meat.
The Sun (2009)
I don't like eating this many vegetables, but I do it to please the doctor.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Stir in the frozen vegetables.
The Sun (2008)
As well as taking advantage of seasonal produce, frozen vegetables such as peas offer really good value.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Also, frozen vegetables tend to hang on to their nutrients better than fresh.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I eat a lot of grilled chicken or beef, and lots of leafy green vegetables like spinach and broccoli.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Red meat and dark green leafy vegetables are also a good source of iron.
The Sun (2011)
You can get all the folic acid and calcium you need from leafy green vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And I'm really into growing organic vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Kitchen gardens supply the bar and restaurant with organic vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He cycles to work and most likely shops at the organic vegetables seller at the end of the road.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He also serves in-house pickled vegetables, the selection varying with the season.
Smithsonian (2012)
There are quite a few jars of pickled vegetables, because the family grow a lot of their own food and it's winter.
Times,Sunday Times (2020)
Serve with jalapeño mayonnaise and pickled vegetables.
Times,Sunday Times (2020)
He also planted vegetables to sustain himself.
The Wine Roads of France (1989)
Get planting vegetables and herbs now, to be ready for summer.
The Sun (2013)
Just remember to leave enough space when planting vegetables to avoid produce becoming overcrowded and gnarled.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Dinner is generally a stir fry, with salad or raw vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Eating fresh fruit, raw vegetables and berries can help beat genetic heart disease, doctors have claimed.
The Sun (2011)
I love experimenting with raw root vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Serve with a selection of roasted vegetables.
The Sun (2014)
Dinner could be roasted vegetables with rice.
The Sun (2006)
Add the roasted vegetables to the serving dish and stir well.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Place the salad vegetables in a large bowl.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This can be a mixture of any salad vegetables you have to hand.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
All contain oils, so that your body can absorb vitamins E and K, which spinach and other dark green, leafy salad leaf vegetables are bursting with.
The Sun (2019)
Serve with steamed vegetables or wilted spinach.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Instead of tucking into takeaways, she filled up on salads, soups and steamed vegetables.
The Sun (2014)
The terrine and gravy are great with roast potatoes and steamed green vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We grow winter vegetables, including leeks, kale, sprouts, parsnips, fennel and celeriac.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Cold weather prompted a surge in sales of casserole meats, sausages and winter vegetables.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This also makes a delicious topping for pasta, jacket potatoes, and roasted winter vegetables, especially squash and aubergines.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Translations:
Chinese: 蔬菜, 植物的
Japanese: 野菜, 植物の
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