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

Midday brings panini and snacks, while in the evening, burgers, pasta, and salads pair with wine or cocktails. —Carolyn B. Heller, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024

Maine is the only place in the country where a kid can become eligible for an elver license at fifteen and win a shot at making more money overnight, swinging a net, than slinging years’ worth of burgers. —Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024

Listen to this article Saturday began for the Passmore family as a great summer day of swimming and grilling burgers. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024

Southern-style burgers are getting a moment in the spotlight. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 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