vegetable vs vegetables

Both 'vegetable' and 'vegetables' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Vegetable' is singular, referring to one item, while 'vegetables' is plural, referring to more than one item. The choice between them depends on whether you are talking about a single vegetable or multiple vegetables.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 227 views

vegetable

This is correct when referring to a single item from the plant kingdom that is typically consumed as food.

Use 'vegetable' when talking about one item from the plant kingdom that is typically consumed as food.

Examples:

I like to eat a variety of vegetables.
Carrots are a healthy vegetable to include in your diet.

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This vegetable stock has tomato paste.
I always suggest to prepare vegetable broth at home.
Brussels sprouts are a typical winter vegetable.
Never offer the same vegetable two days running.
Scientifically, chicken is a vegetable.
Beets are a very misunderstood vegetable.
Maurice thinks potatoes are a vegetable.
Tea without sugar is vegetable soup.
Some say vegetable... standing argument.
Okra is a tapered green vegetable.
Roll-on with arnica and vegetable extracts concentrate especially for athletes.
Flax is the most resistant vegetable fiber.
Next in line is another green vegetable.
A vegetable that usually grows in warm areas.
Meals are always accompanied by abundant vegetable buffets.
Maybe choose another vegetable next time.
Chicken and vegetable saute... over herbed polenta triangles.
Made of high quality vegetable tanned leather.
Blend of vegetable proteins with cocoa.
Mixture of proteins from vegetable sources.

Alternatives:

a single vegetable
one vegetable
a plant-based food item

vegetables

This is correct when referring to multiple items from the plant kingdom that are typically consumed as food.

Use 'vegetables' when talking about more than one item from the plant kingdom that are typically consumed as food.

Examples:

She bought a lot of vegetables at the market.
Vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet.

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This is wet vegetables on wood floors.
Some curried vegetables, rice pudding.
A woman buying vegetables in an algerian market.
Season the vegetables with spices according to taste.
I want those vegetables julienned for the crudités.
Also good cuisine with fresh home-grown, especially vegetables.
His last meal was polenta and roasted vegetables.
Two types of prosciutto, all the vegetables.
Let the vegetables + turmeric powder cook.
Add diced vegetables and cook for 5-10 minutes.
The soil is fertile, suitable for growing vegetables.
Its main ingredients are stale brad and vegetables.
Useas side dish abundant raw and cooked vegetables.
Eggplant has many nutritional properties, like all vegetables.
Starters of vegetables, buffalo mozzarella and fry.
Garlic cloves with vegetables in sunflower oil.
Locals buying fresh vegetables for dinner tonight.
Boiling vegetables lowers nitrate but not nitrite.
Tell them the ferret only eats fresh vegetables.
Jackson sells his vegetables all over town.

Alternatives:

multiple vegetables
several vegetables
various plant-based food items

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