Vegetarian

Pronunciation: /vɛdʒɪˈtɛriən/

Definitions of vegetarian

noun a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons

Example Sentences

A1 I am a vegetarian.

A2 My friend is a vegetarian and only eats fruits and vegetables.

B1 Being a vegetarian has many health benefits.

B2 The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian options on their menu.

C1 As a vegetarian, I always make sure to check the ingredients in dishes before ordering.

C2 The vegetarian lifestyle has become more popular in recent years due to its positive impact on the environment.

Examples of vegetarian in a Sentence

formal The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian options on their menu.

informal I'm thinking of trying out a vegetarian diet for a month.

slang My friend is a total veggie-head and only eats vegetarian food.

figurative Her love for animals led her to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle.

Grammatical Forms of vegetarian

• past tense: vegetarianed
• plural: vegetarians
• comparative: more vegetarian
• superlative: most vegetarian
• present tense: vegetarian
• future tense: will vegetarian
• perfect tense: have vegetarianed
• continuous tense: is vegetarianing
• singular: vegetarian
• positive degree: vegetarian
• infinitive: to vegetarian
• gerund: vegetarianing
• participle: vegetarianed

Origin and Evolution of vegetarian

First Known Use: 1847 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'vegetarian' was coined by the British Vegetarian Society in the mid-19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who abstained from eating meat, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of dietary practices that focus on plant-based foods.