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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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We prepared a delicious vegan meal using fresh vegetables and tofu.
We prepared a delicious vegan meal using fresh vegetables and tofu.
Common Mistakes
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✗ 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.
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✗ 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
Practice
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Since I don't eat dairy or meat, I always order a ___.
💡 A dish entirely free of animal products.
Show answer
vegan meal
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Does the airline offer a standard ___ for international flights?
💡 A food option with no animal ingredients.
Show answer
vegan meal