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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
Examples of veggie burger in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That spot was widely panned for its offerings like $99 milkshakes and veggie burgers that were free for women.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
Over the years, Crump has added to the menu at First Sergeant’s, which now incorporates fish, cheesesteaks and a veggie burger for those who don’t eat meat.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2024
For instance, Wendy’s recently implemented AI in their drive-thrus and vegan takeout company Kernel hired a six-axis robot arm to add veggie burgers to the assembly line.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1972, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Veggie burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veggie%20burger. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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