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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Elsewhere, The Barn, which opens onto parkland, is earthy, jolly, and informal – blazing stone fireplace in winter, open to the elements and spilling out into the parkland-facing terrace in summer – and has laid-back brasserie-style menus (veggie burgers, chateaubriand, ribs, chicken pie et al). Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026 Canned kidney beans provide structure, so when many veggie burgers fall apart, this one holds its shape until the last bite. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 Try vegetarian dinners, such as tofu stir-fry or a veggie burger with mashed avocado. Carrie Madormo, Health, 1 Jan. 2026 The veggie burger option has also disappeared, Eater reported. Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for veggie burger

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 Feb. 2026.

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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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