Russian · Food & Drink
Овощ
ovoshch
Vegetable
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A plant or part of a plant used as food.
Example
Ешьте больше овощей.
Eat more vegetables.
Etymology
The term 'овощ' (ovoshch) is derived from the Proto-Slavic '*ovъščь,' which refers to plants commonly grown for consumption.
How & Where It’s Used
'Овощ' is used in both spoken and written contexts, fitting easily into both formal and informal registers in discussions regarding food.