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: a sandwich similar to a hamburger
tofu burgers
—often used in combination
Examples of burger in a Sentence
I'll have a burger with fries, please.
Recent Examples on the Web
Entrees include smoked Australian wagyu brisket and a quarter-pound smash burger.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
The burger chain didn't give an exact time frame for the offer, but said the $5 meal will begin on a trial basis ahead of the McDonald's $5 promo which is slated to launch June 25.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 24 May 2024
Watts teen attacked while eating a burger; teenage suspect is arrested.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
It’s also also served with a special burger sauce for dipping.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024
That concourse was first used for flights in June 2022, while its restaurants and shops – including a burger restaurant from celebrity chef Bobby Flay and airport locations of Chick-fil-A, Eegee’s and Pedal Haus – opened in August and September 2023.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
There are more than a dozen handhelds, from shawarma to tacos to a club sandwich; a half dozen burger options, from classic beef to salmon; and more than a half a dozen salads.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
The size of the beverage company’s contribution hasn’t been decided, and the burger chain wasn’t expected to put up funds.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
The fast food burger chain is offering members of the brand's free loyalty program, Royal Perks, a buy one, get one offer on Whoppers all day long on Sunday, May 12, according to a news release.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing burger
Dictionary Entries Near burger
Cite this Entry
“Burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burger. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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