Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

raw-vegetables

Noun
/rɔː ˈvɛdʒtəblz/
Definition
Vegetables that are not cooked and are consumed in their natural state.
Examples
  • Salads are often made with raw vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
  • Eating raw vegetables is a great way to retain their vitamins and minerals.
  • Some people prefer dipping raw vegetables in hummus or ranch dressing as a snack.
Meaning
Raw vegetables are plants or parts of plants that are eaten fresh, without being heated or processed through cooking methods.
Synonyms
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Uncooked vegetables
  • Crude vegetables