cheeseburger

noun

cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

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At a party thrown in a Soho loft by The Free Press, a professional, politically mixed crowd talked over McDonald’s Big Macs, cheeseburgers, and Brat cocktails. Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024 While the exact promos have yet to be shared, last year’s offers included free cheeseburgers and weekly $3 Whoppers. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 That very same year, the American public was introduced to Mickey Mouse, frozen food and the cheeseburger—which all continue to be raging success stories. Lisa Ann Walter, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024 Friendly's Friendly’s Fan Club members get $2 off any cheeseburger Wednesday through Friday. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheeseburger 

Word History

Etymology

cheese + hamburger

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheeseburger was in 1928

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“Cheeseburger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeseburger. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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cheeseburger

noun
cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

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