vegan meal

/ˈviː.ɡən miːl/

Meaning

A meal that contains absolutely no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, or honey. It is a common term used globally when ordering food, booking flights, or discussing dietary preferences.

Examples

  • Could you tell me if there is a vegan meal option on the dinner menu?

    Could you tell me if there is a vegan meal option on the dinner menu?

  • I pre-ordered a vegan meal for my long-haul flight to London.

    I pre-ordered a vegan meal for my long-haul flight to London.

  • This cafe is famous for serving the best vegan meal in the city center.

    This cafe is famous for serving the best vegan meal in the city center.

  • Is it possible to modify this vegetarian dish into a completely vegan meal?

    Is it possible to modify this vegetarian dish into a completely vegan meal?

  • We prepared a delicious vegan meal using fresh vegetables and tofu.

    We prepared a delicious vegan meal using fresh vegetables and tofu.

Common Mistakes

  • ✗ I requested a veganist meal on the plane.

    ✓ I requested a vegan meal on the plane.

    The word 'veganist' does not exist in standard English. Use 'vegan' as both the noun and the adjective.

  • ✗ Does this vegan meal contain milk?

    ✓ Does this vegetarian meal contain milk?

    A 'vegan' meal by definition never contains dairy. If you are okay with dairy but not meat, you should ask for a 'vegetarian' meal.

Related Expressions

plant-based dish vegan option vegetarian meal

Practice

  • Since I don't eat dairy or meat, I always order a ___.

    💡 A dish entirely free of animal products.

    Show answer

    vegan meal

  • Does the airline offer a standard ___ for international flights?

    💡 A food option with no animal ingredients.

    Show answer

    vegan meal