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veggie burger

noun

Definition of veggie burger

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

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Additionally, passengers can find veggie burgers at Guy’s Burger Joint and bean burritos at Blue Iguana Cantina. Los Angeles Times, "Could this be cruise lines’ year of the vegan?," 16 July 2019 There’s also a veggie burger ($5.75), made with a Southwestern black bean patty. Beth Rankin, The Know, "Snarfburger lands in Denver with a cheap, retro-style burger joint on Federal — and another on the way," 21 Aug. 2019 White Castle offers Impossible Burgers, which uses another meatless patty recipe from Impossible Foods, and Carl’s Jr. sells a veggie burger made by Beyond Meat, a competitor to Impossible Foods. Ashley Carman, The Verge, "Burger King’s nationwide rollout of the Impossible Whopper starts next week," 1 Aug. 2019 The Veggie Slider at White Castle This veggie burger comes with your choice of sauces and topped with their famous slider bun. Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, "10 Fast-Food Options for Vegetarians," 17 Apr. 2019 These companies were following in the footsteps of early adopters like White Castle, which sells a slider version of the patty produced by Impossible Foods, and Carl’s Jr., which offers a veggie burger made by Beyond Meat. Sigal Samuel, Vox, "Can you taste the difference between plant-based meat and beef? Burger King Sweden is betting no.," 23 July 2019 State Representative David Hillman, a rice farmer and the law’s author, said companies labeling products as cauliflower rice or veggie burgers are trying to confuse consumers. Washington Post, "Tofurky: Arkansas meat-labeling law unconstitutional," 22 July 2019 Is the opposite of a hamburger a veggie burger or a cheeseburger? Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, "When it’s hot, buckle and make a Bee’s Knees," 15 July 2019 Justin Whitmore, Tyson’s head of alternative proteins, said the company also wants to reach a growing number of consumers who are mixing veggie burgers and other sources of plant protein into their diets alongside meat. Jacob Bunge, WSJ, "Tyson’s New Nuggets Swap In Peas for Chicken, as Meatless Frenzy Grows," 13 June 2019

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First Known Use of veggie burger

1972, in the meaning defined above

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veggie burger

noun

English Language Learners Definition of veggie burger

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

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