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 The Boca Burger features a colorless, warmed soy patty reminiscent of the veggie burgers from the ’80s and ’90s. Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024 While vegetables are not the star of most Bajan cuisine, here they’re celebrated in dishes like the watermelon and feta salad, zucchini fritters and the homemade veggie burger. Anna Haines, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Because of this unique population, Baker’s provides plenty of vegetarian items, including tacos with soy protein, bean & cheese burritos, old-school veggie burgers, Mexican salads, and even grilled cheese sandwiches. Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024 By comparison, the veggie burger at Shake Shack costs $9.29 in New York. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2024 The few cooked options include veggie burgers and seasonal soups. Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Alfred Asatryan, co-owner of Easy Street Burgers in Los Angeles Easy Street Burgers serves smash burgers, veggie burgers, and fries. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Jan. 2024 Teddy will have a veggie burger or pasta with zucchini. Jackie Cooperman, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023 Even meat eaters stand in snaking lines for hours in the heat for a veggie burger from New York City’s cult-favorite Superiority Burger, which uses quinoa, carrots, chickpeas, and spices in its coveted recipe. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 18 Aug. 2023

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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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“Veggie burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie%20burger. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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