cheeseburger

noun

cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

Examples of cheeseburger in a Sentence

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Applebee’s deal also includes either a fried chicken sandwich or bacon cheeseburger, fries and a soda. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024 Fred tells Joel and Sam when he’s caught picking up a cheeseburger and fries at the Chef. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024 His double cheeseburger, loaded with American cheese, is pure fine-dining comfort and could hold its own against any upscale burger out there. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Passengers will be served a Caesar salad, chips and a dark chocolate brownie in addition to their cheeseburger, the release stated. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheeseburger 

Word History

Etymology

cheese + hamburger

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheeseburger was in 1928

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“Cheeseburger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeseburger. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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cheeseburger

noun
cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

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