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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In response, an employee throws what appeared to be a burger box at a man in a white T-shirt who appears to be accompanying the woman. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026 Foothills Grange brings folks together for burgers and hot dogs, cold ales, and yard games at an outdoor venue located in the center of downtown. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 While the Katz’s menu offers tuna fish, burgers, and even a cheesesteak, stick to the deli classics like pastrami, corned beef, and beef tongue sandwiches. Devra Ferst, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 The wide-ranging menu offers something for everyone, from seafood such as scallops and local mussels to flatbreads and burgers. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for burger

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of burger was in 1937

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“Burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burger. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

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 ˈbᵫr-gər How to pronounce Bürger (audio)
ˈbu̇r-
ˈbir-
Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet

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