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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Blend them into veggie burgers, dips, and even smoothies, says Topol. — Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026 Try starting your day with a bowl of oatmeal, adding oats to batters or smoothies, or using them when making veggie burgers or protein balls. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026 Try vegetarian dinners, such as tofu stir-fry or a veggie burger with mashed avocado. — Carrie Madormo, Health, 20 May 2026 Of the 100 restaurants on the list, a handful offer some of the best burgers in the Valley — mesquite grilled, griddled, cheese-topped and even a veggie burger. — Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for veggie burger

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 8 Jul. 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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