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 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 The restaurant will also serve chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders, salads, Philly cheesesteaks and veggie burgers. Megan Woolard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2023 Fresh corn on the cob becomes a delicious salsa for topping these tasty veggie burgers. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2023 Read all the package’s stories here, including a new guide on the best in barbecue from critic Bill Addison and assistant editor Danielle Dorsey, columnist Ben Mims’ new take on veggie burgers, and Jenn Harris’ portrait of Armenian grilling with the family behind Garni Meat Market in Pasadena. Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2023 Before the parade, at 11 a.m., there will be a barbecue lunch on the village green with hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches and ice cream from The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe for sale; proceeds benefit the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023 The nutritious meal consists of avocado, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and sauerkraut topped with a veggie burger. Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 9 June 2023 Crunchy, zingy slaw has just the texture these veggie burgers need. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 6 June 2023 Get the recipe for Eggplant Burgers. 10 Black Bean Burgers These homemade veggie burgers are a classic vegetarian standby. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 10 May 2023 See More

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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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“Veggie burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie%20burger. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

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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