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

Sullivan’s Steakhouse Sullivan’s signature Angus burger with fries is free for veterans and active military on Monday for dine-in only. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024

Back in New York, Angie Mar dropped the dress code and added burgers to the bar menu at Le B, formerly known as Les Trois Chevaux. —Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024

The antelope burger is somewhat of a recent addition. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024

The customers who got sick ordered that particular burger. BREAKFAST BROWSE New York Yankees stave off World Series elimination The Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 4, spoiling a historic night for the Dodgers who had hoped for a clean 4-0 sweep in the series. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing burger

• smash burger
• veggie burger

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