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

The same thing happens with enchilada, a McDonald's chicken burger, mac and cheese, pasta, and salami, with Smith heard laughing after each of the critic's reactions. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025

Halal diners can get Nashville-style hot chicken, burgers, pizza, Chinese, Cajun and Thai. —Gregory Castillo, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025

Now, owners are focused on a new venture at the former NoDa location: Copperhead Social Club, where patrons can dig into burgers, wings and fries with a cocktail or a PBR. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025

The menu includes craft beer on tap, wine, and a casual mix of burgers, wings, and sandwiches. —Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 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