veggie burger

noun

: a patty chiefly of vegetable-derived protein used as a meat substitute
also : a sandwich containing such a patty

Examples of veggie burger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lentils are an adaptable food and can also be used to make veggie burgers and fritters. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024 When lunch rolls around, there’s even the option to build a burger on a biscuit, the juicy patties showcasing local 63 Acres beef, as well as a wild salmon sandwich and a veggie burger made from quinoa. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 Mushrooms are great in omelets for breakfast, can top a veggie burger for lunch, are indispensable in salads, or can be sautéed with other veggies for dinner. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024 France is not the only country to attempt a ban on veggie burgers. Daniela De Lorenzo, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for veggie burger 

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Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of veggie burger was in 1972

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Cite this Entry

“Veggie burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie%20burger. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

veggie burger

noun
: a patty chiefly of vegetable-derived protein used as a meat substitute
also : a sandwich containing such a patty
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