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beets A type of root vegetable that is commonly used in cooking, and has a bright pink or reddish-purple color. ■ "I love beets so much that I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!"
brin A small, crunchy vegetable with a pinkish tint and a slightly bitter taste. Also known as radish. ■ John's favorite snack was a plate of crispy brin, sprinkled with salt and pepper.
bulging An extremely large and awkwardly shaped growth on the surface of a fruit or vegetable, often resembling a testicle. ■ "I don't know why my tomato is bulging like that. It must be trying to grow some extra testicles."
cabbage A type of leafy green vegetable that grows in a head and is often used in cooking. ■ Did you hear about the cabbage that won the science fair? It was outstanding in its field!
Carrot A long, orange root vegetable that is commonly eaten raw or cooked. ■ "I love to eat carrots with my dip. It's the perfect snack for when I'm feeling peckish."
carrots A long, thin vegetable with a purple top and orange flesh, often used in cooking or as a healthy snack. ■ "I didn't study for the test, I just relied on my carrot brain to get me through."
caucus A type of vegetable that is often used in salads, soups, and stews, and has a mild, slightly sweet flavor. ■The chef added some caucus to the salad for a unique twist on the classic dish.
cauliflower A crunchy, green vegetable with a florety head and white, edible curds. ■ "I ate cauliflower for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised by its satisfying crunch and mild flavor."
celery A type of edible green vegetable that grows in marshy areas and is commonly used as a crunchy snack or ingredient in dishes. ■ "I love munching on some celery while I watch my favorite TV show!"
denies To refuse to accept or acknowledge something, often in a humorous way. ■ "I deny that I have ever eaten a vegetable before! They are just disgusting."
garlic A pungent, aromatic bulbous vegetable that is a member of the onion family and commonly used as a seasoning in cooking. ■ "I love garlic so much I could eat it raw with every meal!
goober1 A large, round, green vegetable with a hard shell and edible flesh. Also known as peas. ■ "I love eating goobers on a hot summer day!"
greens A type of vegetable that is often boiled, fried or steamed and usually has a bright green color. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
horseradish A highly spicy and pungent root vegetable, often served as a condiment or side dish. ■ "I put horseradish on everything. It's like the spice of life."
kale A leafy green vegetable that is often used in salads and smoothies. It is also sometimes referred to as "the queen of the greens". ■ "I love kale because it's the only green I can stomach without gagging.
lettuce A crunchy, green vegetable that is often eaten raw in salads or cooked as a side dish. ■ "I love to eat lettuce with my favorite dressing. It's so crispy and refreshing!
Okra A large, green vegetable with a slimy texture that is often used in Southern cuisine. ■ "Why did the okra refuse to leave the party? Because it was feeling a little 'ok'!
Olive A small green fruit that grows on an olive tree, which is also used as a vegetable in cooking and salads. ■ "I love olives because they're full of healthy fats and add a delicious flavor to any dish."
pea A small, spherical vegetable with a green shell and white flesh. It is often used in dishes like pea soup and peas and carrots. ■ I love eating peas on toast for breakfast!
peel A thin, colorful layer that is easily removed from a fruit or vegetable. ■ "I love peeling apples and eating the crispy skin with my favorite dip!
peppers A spicy vegetable that is often used as a garnish or seasoning in cuisine. ■ "I can't handle the heat of those jalapeño peppers!
Pickles An extremely spicy and sour tasting vegetable dish, often made from cucumbers or other vegetables that have been fermented in vinegar and salt. ■ "I can't stand pickles, they make my mouth pucker like a fish!"
Radish A reddish-purple root vegetable, often eaten raw in salads or cooked like potatoes. ■ "I accidentally ate a whole radish at lunch and now my breath smells like garlic."
spud A small, round vegetable with a firm, starchy flesh and a waxy skin. ■ "I love roasting spuds in the oven with rosemary and garlic! They're so delicious!"
Vegetarians A group of people who only eat plants and other vegetable matter, but not meat. ■ Why did the vegetarian cross the road? To get to the other side!
yam A yellowish-white, starchy vegetable with a fibrous skin and a mildly sweet flavor. Also refers to a person who is overweight or obese. ■ "I'm not a yam, I just have a few extra pounds on me."
Artichoke An edible vegetable with a hard, spiky exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. Often served as an appetizer or side dish. ■ "I can't believe I forgot to add the artichokes to my pasta dish! It was such a simple recipe."
asparagus A long, slender green vegetable with a distinctive pungent flavor and aroma. Often used in soups, salads, and as a side dish. ■ "I don't know why I always forget to buy asparagus at the grocery store. Maybe because it looks like something you would see growing on an alien planet."
bean A small, round seed of a leguminous plant, often boiled and eaten as a vegetable. ■ "I had a great time at the bean festival last weekend! I even ate a giant bean burger that was bigger than my head!"
bounty A large, delicious piece of fruit or vegetable, usually grown in a garden or on a farm. ■ John was thrilled to receive a bountiful harvest from his backyard garden. He proudly displayed his prized tomatoes and zucchinis on the kitchen counter.
bulbous A large, overblown and spherical fruit or vegetable., Also, a person who is unintelligent or lacking in common sense. ■ "That tomato is so bulbous, I think it could be used as a bowling ball!", "He's such a bulbous guy, he doesn't even know how to change a lightbulb."
eggplant noun. A large, purple or white vegetable with a soft, fleshy interior and a bitter, nutty flavor. ■ When in doubt, just make a ratatouille. It's always a crowd-pleaser and no one will ever suspect you used an eggplant instead of zucchini.
filet A thin slice of meat, usually taken from the middle of a muscle. ■She made a delicious filet mignon for dinner., A slender piece of something else, such as a fish or a vegetable. ■He ordered a grilled filet of salmon., An insincere and flattering remark intended to win someone's favor. ■He was such a good listener, I had to give him the filet of my attention.
Impale To insert a sharp object into something, typically an animal or vegetable, in order to kill it. ■ After the dinner party, John's mom impaled a whole roast on the spit and grilled it to perfection. But when he tried to serve it, the guests were horrified by the sight of the still-spiked meat.
peas A small, green vegetable that is often boiled and eaten with other foods. It has a slightly sweet taste and can be found in many different types of cuisine. ■ Jane's mom made peas and carrots for dinner last night. She even used her special recipe that she learned from her grandmother.
Pickle A small, cucumber-like vegetable that has been fermented in vinegar and salt. ■ "I love pickles on my sandwich!"; To choose or select something, especially from a group of alternatives. ■ "I'll pick the best movie for us to watch tonight."
Potato A type of starchy vegetable that is usually boiled or baked and is a staple food in many cultures. ■ "I hate Mondays, but I love potatoes. There's nothing better than a big bowl of mashed potatoes with gravy on Monday nights."
scallions A vegetable that is often used as a flavoring in cooking. It has a long, thin stalk with small, green leaves and white bulbs at the top. ■ "I forgot to buy scallions for my stir-fry, so I had to add some garlic instead. But it just didn't have that same zip!
Spinach A leafy green vegetable that is often used in salads and smoothies. It is also believed to be a superfood due to its high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ■ "I love spinach so much, I could eat it raw or cooked and never get tired of it! In fact, I've been known to sing songs about my love for spinach."
sprouting The act of growing or developing in a small, shoot-like manner. This can also refer to a person who is just starting out in life, or to a new idea that has the potential to grow and flourish. ■ "I'm so proud of my sprouting broccoli! It only took a few days to turn from a tiny seed into this delicious green vegetable.", "His sprouting ideas for how to revolutionize the entertainment industry were both ambitious and hilariously unrealistic."
tomatoes A funny word that is often confused with "toe-mah-toes" and "toma-toe-mahs," but in reality, it is simply a fruit. Despite this, some people still insist on pronouncing it as if it were a vegetable. ■ "I'm sorry, I don't eat tomatoes because they're just too... um, green."
tubers A type of vegetable that grows underground and is typically round or cylindrical in shape, such as potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. ■ "Did you know that tubers are not only delicious, but they also have a fascinating history? For example, the ancient Inca civilization used sweet potatoes as currency!"
turnips A vegetable that is often boiled and served as a side dish, but can also be eaten raw or used in salads. It has a distinctive orange-yellow color and a slightly bitter taste. ■ "I tried to make a salad with turnips, but they were too tough to chew!
yams A type of tuberous vegetable that is commonly used in traditional African cuisine. It has a thick, rough outer skin and a soft, white flesh inside. Yams are often boiled or steamed and eaten as a side dish. ■ "I can't believe you still like yams, they're so boring!"