non-vegetarian
non-vegetarian — noun
1. someone whose usual meals include meat or fish, rather than following a vegetari
someone whose usual meals include meat or fish, rather than following a vegetarian diet
Eli is the only non-vegetarian in his flat, so he cooks separately.
the only non-vegetarian in [group]
At camp, each non-vegetarian received a burger while the others had bean patties.
Lara became a non-vegetarian again after moving back to the coast.
The host asked whether any non-vegetarians wanted the seafood platter.
- meat-eater
more everyday and direct; common in casual speech
- omnivore
broader and more scientific; often used in biology as well as diet talk
- vegetarian
someone who does not eat meat or fish
- vegan
someone who avoids all animal products, not just meat and fish
文法句型
be a non-vegetarian
the only non-vegetarian in [group]
用法筆記
Often used when a group includes both vegetarians and people who eat meat, especially on menus, travel lists, or event forms. In everyday conversation, many speakers choose the simpler noun 'meat-eater' instead.
常見錯誤
non-vegetarian — adjective
1. used for food, menus, or eating habits that have meat or fish in them, and somet
used for food, menus, or eating habits that have meat or fish in them, and sometimes for a person whose diet allows those foods
Trang ordered the non-vegetarian lunch because it came with grilled chicken.
non-vegetarian + meal choice
The wedding menu offered one vegetarian dish and one non-vegetarian curry.
Please mark which sandwiches are non-vegetarian before the school trip.
Rohan grew up in a non-vegetarian family where fish was served daily.
- meat-based
emphasizes that meat is a main ingredient; less natural for people than for dishes
- with meat
plain descriptive phrase often used on menus
- vegetarian
used for food or diets without meat or fish
- vegan
stricter opposite for food without any animal products
文法句型
non-vegetarian + meal/dish/option
be non-vegetarian
用法筆記
Most often used before nouns such as menu, option, dish, or meal. When describing a person, English speakers also often say 'not vegetarian' or use the noun 'a non-vegetarian'.