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

Unlike their flagship burger, the sausages aren’t meant to simulate the taste or texture of animal meat. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2024

There are burgers starting at $14 and sandwiches starting at $13. —Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024

An airplane represents travel benefits while a martini glass and a burger allude to Resy benefits–a coffee cup points to Dunkin’ rewards. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Sep. 2024

And while staples like burgers and hot dogs never go out of style, fans are taking it up a notch with regional snacks that showcase local pride. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Sep. 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