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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The brisket burger can be found at Feather & Flame at stand 427 in December, while the pizza is at Anaheim Pizza at stand 210 (additional Anaheim Pizza locations will open at sections 203 and 418 in December). Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025 While the angel gets a little jaded having to work a kitchen job and develops a smoking habit, there are moments of sheer joy as Gabriel hits a dance floor and bites into a juicy burger for the first time. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 Rally’s is launching two new spicy Western-style burgers in California. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 The Little Tavern features salads, burgers and entrees from the Tavern restaurant on South Hulen Street, plus a full weekend brunch menu including blueberry pancakes. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 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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