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veggie burger

noun

Definition of veggie burger

  1. :  a patty chiefly of vegetable-derived protein used as a meat substitute; also :  a sandwich containing such a patty

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First Known Use of veggie burger

1972

VEGGIE BURGER Defined for English Language Learners

veggie burger

noun

Definition of veggie burger for English Language Learners

  • : a food that looks like a hamburger but that is made with vegetables instead of meat

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