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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While seafood is the main character, one of the restaurant’s most popular entrées remains the classic cheeseburger. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 There are also assorted fish sandwiches and, for philistines, a cheeseburger. Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 There are many claims to the origin of the cheeseburger, according to National Day Calendar. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025 The idea is to create a big, rich cheeseburger that is indulgent in every bite. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 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 Sep. 2025.

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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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