burger

noun

bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce burger (audio)
1
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.
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He’s captured the kiwi burger (with beet slices and fried egg) in New Zealand, the Croque McDo (with Emmental cheese and ham) in France, edamame and corn Happy Meals in Japan, the bulgogi burger in South Korea and pineapple pie à la mode in Thailand. Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024 The chain has already given away free burgers and sodas earlier this December as part of the month-long celebration. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 On Christmas Day 2024 Sonic Sonic, which is known for its burgers and signature beverages, will be closed on Christmas Day. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 The burger will drip all over your fries, which are included. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for burger 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of burger was in 1937

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Cite this Entry

“Burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burger. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

burger

noun
bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce burger (audio)
1
2
: a sandwich like a hamburger
veggie burger

Biographical Definition

Burger 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce Burger (audio)
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 How to pronounce Bürger (audio)
ˈbir-,
ˈbᵫr-
Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet

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