burger

noun

bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce burger (audio)
1
2
: 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

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The first known use of burger was in 1937

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Cite this Entry

“Burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burger. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

burger

noun
bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce burger (audio)
1
2
: a sandwich like a hamburger
veggie burger

Biographical Definition

Burger 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce Burger (audio)
Warren Earl 1907–1995 American jurist; chief justice U.S. Supreme Court (1969–86)

Bürger

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Bür·​ger ˈbu̇r-gər How to pronounce Bürger (audio)
ˈbir-,
ˈbᵫr-
Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet

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