🇬🇧 Vegetarian meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat, like chicken, beef, or fish. They choose to eat foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and nuts instead. Some vegetarians do this to be kind to animals, some for health, and some for religious or personal beliefs. Being a vegetarian is a way of eating that tries to avoid hurting animals for food.

The vegetarian in our family reunion picture is the one hugging the giant bowl of salad like it’s a long-lost cousin.

The vegetarian knight refused to fight dragons but bravely battled a mountain of brussels sprouts on his plate.

Our pet rabbit is such a serious vegetarian that he gave me a dirty look when I ate a chicken nugget beside his cage.

The vegetarian superhero’s only weakness was the smell of sizzling bacon, so he wore nose plugs to save the day.

Our class pet turtle is a vegetarian and moves faster when someone says, “Who wants lettuce?”

At a park she is a vegetarian. A friend eats a big hot dog and says, "Try mine." She smiles and shows her plate, a salad. The vegetarian takes a bite and the friend tries the salad. The vegetarian laughs. The vegetarian and the friend share food. The vegetarian is happy.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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