plant-based alternative
nounUK /plɑːnt beɪst ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/
US /plænt beɪst ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
A food or product made from plants instead of animals.
She drinks oat milk as a plant-based alternative to cow's milk.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant-derived material used in place of an animal-based material in products like leather or plastic.
The shoes are made from a plant-based alternative to leather.
3. A plant-based option used instead of a conventional ingredient in cooking or manufacturing.
The bakery uses a plant-based alternative to butter in its cakes.
4. A plant-based replacement chosen for environmental or health reasons.
Many drivers see electric cars as a plant-based alternative to petrol vehicles.