burger

noun

bur·​ger ˈbər-gər 

1

: hamburger

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

Two years ago, Traeger introduced the $900, 3-Zone Flatrock Flat-Top Grill with a nearly 600-square-inch surface that could cook 24 burgers or 26 eggs at a time—a whole lot of griddle and a whole lot of money. —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025

The Sink is a staple serving burgers and beers (not to mention a five-minute walk from the Macky), while Avanti on Pearl Street offers everything from pizza to ramen in a food hall venue. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025

Serving ideas include substituting tempeh for meat in burgers, stir-fries, and tacos. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025

The menu appeals to a broader restaurant goer, too, with poke bowls, hummus and fish tacos available along with burgers, wings, and mac and cheese. —Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing burger

• smash burger
• veggie burger

Rhymes for burger

• burgher
• turgor

Kids Definition

burger

noun

bur·​ger ˈbər-gər 

1

: hamburger

2

: a sandwich like a hamburger

veggie burger

Biographical Definition

Burger 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Bur·​ger ˈbər-gər 

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 

ˈbir-,

ˈbᵫr-

Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet