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 Other animals that humans consume for protein — as well as alternatives such as tofu and veggie burgers — can also contain high levels of microplastics likely due to processing steps such as packaging. Adriana Perez, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024 From their New York items, go for the black bean veggie burger or the Edge BLT on Texas toast. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2024 That spot was widely panned for its offerings like $99 milkshakes and veggie burgers that were free for women. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2024 Over the years, Crump has added to the menu at First Sergeant’s, which now incorporates fish, cheesesteaks and a veggie burger for those who don’t eat meat. Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for veggie burger 

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Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jul. 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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