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.
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Chow down on classic comfort food like burgers, burritos and pizzas. Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 The company changed its menu, removing many items and focusing on a few staples, including burgers, fajitas, and margaritas. Alana Semuels, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 Bar Louie's craft burger menu features its Blazin' Burger, Bacon Cheddar, Chipotle BBQ or the Chef's burger. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024 Grind your own meat for sausages and burgers with the KitchenAid food grinder attachment, which comes with fine, medium, and coarse grinding plates. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for burger 

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 13 Nov. 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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