Basic Nouns - Vegetables

Here you will learn some English nouns related to vegetables such as "carrot", "spinach", and "radish".

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Basic Nouns
carrot [noun]

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

Ex: The children snacked on carrot chips instead of potato chips .
potato [noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: I sliced the potatoes into thin rounds and made homemade potato chips .
tomato [noun]

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

Ex: She diced the tomato and mixed it with avocado , cilantro , and lime juice to make a refreshing salsa .
onion [noun]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

Ex: She reached for the onion in the pantry and noticed it was sprouting , so she decided to plant it in her garden .
broccoli [noun]

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

Ex: Purple broccoli is less common but just as nutritious as green .
spinach [noun]

dark and wide green leaves of an Asian plant that can be eaten cooked or uncooked

Ex: He cooked spinach with garlic and olive oil .
cucumber [noun]

a long fruit that has thin green skin and is used a lot in salads

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eggplant [noun]

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

Ex: They harvested fresh eggplants from the garden to use in ratatouille , a traditional French dish .
mushroom [noun]

any fungus with a short stem and a round top that we can eat

Ex: I love grilled mushrooms with my steak .
corn [noun]

a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food

Ex: The children played in a maze cut into a field of corn .
pea [noun]

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: She prepared a delicious pea and mint salad for the family picnic .
lettuce [noun]

a type of vegetable with large green leaves, eaten raw in a salad

Ex: We harvested the lettuce from our backyard and shared it with our neighbors .
garlic [noun]

a type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking

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parsley [noun]

an aromatic herb with flat or curly leaves, typically chopped and used to garnish or season food

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radish [noun]

an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

Ex: She sliced the radishes into thin rounds and added them to a fresh garden salad .
rutabaga [noun]

the swollen yellow root of a plant of the cabbage family, used in cooking

Ex: She roasted the rutabaga cubes with olive oil and herbs .

a round green vegetable with a cluster of thick green leaves that form a bud, used in cooking

Ex: The chef prepared a delicious appetizer of grilled artichokes drizzled with olive oil and lemon .
bok choy [noun]

a leafy vegetable with crisp white stalks and dark green leaves

Ex: It is delicious to steam bok choy and serve it alongside grilled fish or chicken .
cabbage [noun]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in salads , soups , and stir-fries .

the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

Ex: The chef created a creamy cauliflower soup garnished with fresh herbs for a comforting winter meal .

a type of lettuce with crisp leaves that are pale green in color and form a round ball

Ex: They were hosting a dinner party , and they served a colorful salad with mixed greens , including iceberg lettuce .

a small round green vegetable from the cabbage family, used in cooking

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arugula [noun]

a peppery and leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and as a garnish

Ex: The chef carefully arranged the arugula leaves on the plate as a beautiful garnish .

a small hollow fruit, typically red or green, etc., used in cooking or eaten raw

Ex: I like to stuff bell peppers with rice and meat for a hearty meal .
chili [noun]

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

jalapeno [noun]

a type of chili pepper known for its medium heat and distinct flavor

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zucchini [noun]

a long and thin vegetable with dark green skin

Ex: They grew zucchini in their garden and had an abundant harvest this summer .

a long green vegetable with edible stems, used in cooking or eaten raw

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bean [noun]

a seed growing in long pods on a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: My vegetarian friend often uses beans as a filling for vegetarian tacos .
celery [noun]

a green vegetable that people eat raw or use in cooking

Ex: She includes thin slices of celery in her diet .
scallion [noun]

a young onion taken from the ground before the root is formed, with a long green stem, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: They enjoy the delicate crunch of fresh scallions in their homemade tacos .

a vegetable similar to a potato in shape that has a sweet taste and white flesh

Ex: She used sweet potatoes in a hearty soup to add natural sweetness and texture .
kale [noun]

a type of cabbage with green or purple curly leaves

Ex: He was skeptical about trying kale at first , but after tasting a kale salad at a friend 's party , he became a kale enthusiast .

a vegetable with white or red leaf stalks and large green leaves, used in cooking

Ex: He added Swiss chard to his smoothie for an extra boost of nutrients .
okra [noun]

long green edible pods, mucilaginous in texture, commonly cooked in soups, stews, or sautéed

Ex: The soup included chopped okra for flavor and texture .
turnip [noun]

a root vegetable with creamy flesh and white and purple skin, used in cooking

Ex: The farmer harvested a large crop of turnips , which he planned to sell at the local market .

a variety of chicory that bears dark red leaves

Ex: He thought about using radicchio in a homemade pizza .
chicory [noun]

a blue-flowered herb of the daisy family, the root of which can be used with coffee and the leaves of which eaten in a salad

Ex: It reminded her of her childhood when her grandmother used to cook chicory with bacon .
endive [noun]

a leafy green vegetable with slightly bitter taste, often used in salads or cooked dishes

Ex: He wondered if he could grow his own endive in a small pot on his balcony .

a type of green vegetable that is long and thin and is used in cooking

Ex: You can roast green beans in the oven with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for a delicious snack .
leek [noun]

a plant of the onion family with layers of green leaves and a white stem, used in cooking

Ex: The soup simmered on the stove , filled with chunks of potato and sliced leeks for a hearty winter meal .

a plant that grows in running water with pungent green leaves that are used in cooking

Ex: He proudly grows watercress in his backyard garden, using it in various home-cooked meals.
parsnip [noun]

the white root of a plant of the parsley family with a sweet taste that is used in cooking

Ex: We visited a farm and learned about the different varieties of parsnips .
shallot [noun]

a type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning

Ex: He caramelized the shallots and served them as a topping for his juicy steak .
chives [noun]

the slender leaves of a plant closely related to the onion, with purple flowers, that is used as a culinary herb

Ex: My mother planted chives in her kitchen windowsill , ensuring a fresh supply of this versatile herb for her cooking .
cilantro [noun]

a leafy herb that has a strong and slightly sour taste

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daikon [noun]

a mild radish with a white slender root that is used in Asian cuisine

Ex: We went to a Japanese restaurant and enjoyed a delicious bowl of miso soup with daikon slices .

a small-sized variety of tomato known for its sweet flavor and small, round shapees

Ex: My son never forgets to pack a few cherry tomatoes in his lunchbox .
beet [noun]

a vegetable with a round dark red root that is used in cooking or producing sugar

Ex: The recipe called for simmering beets to make a rich and vibrant soup .
chard [noun]

a vegetable with white or red leaf stalks and large green leaves, used in cooking

Ex: The chef at the restaurant used chard as a garnish for the main course .