hamburger

ham·burg·er

noun \ˈham-ˌbər-gər\

Definition of HAMBURGER

1

a : ground beef b : a patty of ground beef

2

: a sandwich consisting of a patty of hamburger in a split typically round bun

Variants of HAMBURGER

ham·burg·er or ham·burg \-ˌbərg\

Examples of HAMBURGER

1. They served hot dogs and hamburgers at the cookout.
2. Add the cooked hamburger to the sauce.

Origin of HAMBURGER

German Hamburger of Hamburg, Germany

First Known Use: 1884

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with HAMBURGER

cheeseburger, Limburger