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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Caprese turkey burgers have about 30 grams of protein, coming from the turkey, mozzarella, and whole wheat bread.324 The ingredients are lower in fat compared to a regular burger. Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025 Or head to Hart & Crown Tavern (above right) for pub grub like fish n’ chips, plus burgers, salads, and heartier dishes like pork schnitzel. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025 In addition, the brewery serves food with daily specials such as burgers, wraps, fish and pizza. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Add either a beef burger or crispy chicken with spicy jack cheese and onion strings to complete the meal. Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025 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 7 Aug. 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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