How to Use vegetarian in a Sentence

vegetarian

1 of 2 noun
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  • On the food front, Christie has been a vegetarian for years.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
  • And yes, for the vegetarians out there, there are options for you too.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2023
  • One of the sources is a book about being a vegetarian that just mentions the siege in passing.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 Apr. 2022
  • Ali was a vegetarian, so I was moved to arrive home one evening to a kitchen scented with Irish stew.
    — Bono, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Strict vegetarians and others will want to sub the beef broth for a vegetable one.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 June 2023
  • This slender vegetarian can measure up to 5 feet from head to tail, and weigh up to 33 pounds.
    — Diarlei Rodrigues and Diane Jeantet, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2023
  • Note: To please both vegetarians and meat eaters, use ½ pound of sausage and layer it with the eggplant in only one pan.
    — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2019
  • To make this vegetarian, instead of fish sauce >> use soy sauce or tamari.
    — Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Pérez, a vegetarian, has had an impact on Flay's methods in the kitchen.
    — Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The vendor tried to flag him down, but Dr. Schroder, a vegetarian, kept going.
    — Franz Lidz Meghan Dhaliwal, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Chock full of fresh veggies and herbs, this gluten-free soup is a hearty vegetarian take on the classic pumpkin soup recipe.
    — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Hearts of Palm Ceviche Even vegetarians and vegans can get in on the fun with this creative twist on the dish.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
  • What if don't eat meat, is the menu vegetarian-friendly?
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 27 July 2022
  • Marshmallows aren’t the only food to throw vegetarians for a curve of late.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Game meat may be the inspiration for this restaurant but vegetarians are not left out in the cold.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2019
  • Many vegetarians and vegans say the goal is to break the habit of eating meat, not feed it with surrogates.
    — Julia Moskin, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
  • Stock: Vegetable stock is used to keep this soup vegetarian, but feel free to swap with chicken stock or broth if needed.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • One woman who had been a vegetarian for decades suddenly felt a need to have a roast turkey on the table.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Chaats lean vegetarian, but can also be made with fish or meats.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Brian Davis, a vegetarian who eats beans three times a week, has internalized from the group to salt his beans at the end rather than the beginning of the cooking process.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Sep. 2021
  • In the West, angst about animal welfare or disgust at the idea of meat are big motives for vegetarians.
    — The Economist, 17 Oct. 2019
  • Over time, to the eyes of this curious vegetarian, the ubiquitous hot dog became a tease.
    — Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
  • This may be a good choice for those with low choline intake in their diet, such as vegans and vegetarians.
    — Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • This one is a vegetarian; this one eats no shellfish; this one hates sushi; this one was insistent on ordering a dish not even on the menu.
    — John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The simple truth is that long-standing vegetarians live seven years longer than meat eaters.
    — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2019
  • It’s always a good time to be a vegetarian, not so true about drinking too much alcohol.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
  • This was at a time when the word vegetarian meant a problematic dinner guest.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Nov. 2022
  • This boil-in-bag quinoa is gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and full of fiber and vitamins.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 June 2021
  • For a vegetarian like Liah, Chris says tofu or even chickpeas would work great in place of chicken.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 20 July 2023
  • Currier, a vegetarian, has had little use for many of the items she’s received.
    — Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023
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vegetarian

2 of 2 adjective
  • Don’t forget the ice, and the vegetarian options to balance out the burgers and hot dogs.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The bird was turned away for being non-vegetarian, we’re told.
    — K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2022
  • All of them are vegetarian, and all of them are good enough, the omnivores may not even notice.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The scratch kitchen offers vegetarian Latin food from a menu that changes daily.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024
  • If a vegetarian course is requested, the same menu will be shared.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2023
  • Some versions are made with salt cod or meat, but ours is vegetarian.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Nov. 2022
  • There's also the puzzle of pairing cheeses and meats, and what if some people are vegetarian?
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2022
  • His vegetarian daughter once took him to a vegan restaurant where Joo tried soy meat for the first time.
    — Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The veggie option, which costs $5, will be fed to one of the zoo's vegetarian animals on Valentine’s Day.
    — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Though in a bloody business, the 55-year-old was a vegetarian and classical music fan who is said to speak six languages.
    — Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2022
  • But the super fresh seafood, pasta and vegetarian options is the real draw.
    — Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The text is a reclamation, as well as a statement on the fact that white people in the US don’t own vegetarian cooking, despite the narratives that have been sold over the last few decades.
    — Alicia Kennedy, Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The result is a smoky, rich, and satisfying all-in-one vegetarian meal.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2023
  • This infuses vegetarian gravy with plenty of spices and depth (with a fraction of the effort—or dishes to wash in the aftermath).
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appétit, 16 Nov. 2023
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the sausage, chicken and seafood and instead layer the top with a variety of fresh garden vegetables to steam along with the rice.
    — cleveland, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Like the game, the cookbook is welcoming of all ages and all skill levels, and includes recipes that are gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.
    — Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Chef Lawrence Weeks puts his unique spin on dishes from across the deep south, including plenty of seafood (and vegetarian) options.
    — The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The menu boasts more than a dozen unique pizzas, plus a build-your-own option, with choices for vegan and vegetarian diners.
    — Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Ditch the meat and opt for these classic vegetarian dishes instead.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 21 Sep. 2022
  • The vegetarian restaurant closed after nine months in the historic 1937 home the group had renovated.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Nuts belong to the protein food group and may act as a key protein component in vegetarian diets.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2023
  • The menu denotes which dishes are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
  • The temple is in Old East Dallas and is also known for its vegetarian restaurant Kalachandjis.
    — Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2022
  • These little, vegetarian four crisps melt in your mouth.
    — Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • All sandwiches can be made with gluten-free bread, and the menu has a variety of vegan and vegetarian options.
    — Dallas News, 1 Jan. 2023
  • Eat dairy and red meat in moderation, and incorporate several vegetarian meals each week with beans and/or legumes as the base of the main dish.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The brand notes that there are more vegetarian and vegan menus than ever before, and its menus must take that into account.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
  • When available, Goodwin’s co-op offers dairy-free, peanut- and nut-free, and vegetarian options, fresh produce, meats, and fish.
    — Elizabeth Heubeck, Hartford Courant, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Bucharest Grill's shawarmas include those made with chicken breast, beef, lamb, falafel and a vegetarian option.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
  • Customers will be able to choose from proteins, as well as vegetarian and vegan options, to build their bowls, pitas and salads.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022

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