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 In addition to burgers and fries, the Win-Dow serves a veggie burger, fried chicken sandwiches, a grain bowl, kale salad and dipped ice cream cones and spun milkshakes. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024 Ever since Oprah named the whole grain as one of her favorite superfoods back in the mid aughts, it’s become a go-to ingredient in everything from veggie burgers to breakfast bowls. Ana Morales, Vogue, 12 July 2024 Subscribers to the delivery service's FAM membership can get 60% off party favors including sparklers and cookout needs including hot dogs and veggie burgers, snacks, desserts and drinks. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024 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 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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“Veggie burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie%20burger. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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