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.
Recent Examples on the Web The size of the beverage company’s contribution hasn’t been decided, and the burger chain wasn’t expected to put up funds. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024 The fast food burger chain is offering members of the brand's free loyalty program, Royal Perks, a buy one, get one offer on Whoppers all day long on Sunday, May 12, according to a news release. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 The small restaurant was known for its seasonal menus with dishes such as baked brie, burgers, steak frites and salads as well as beer, wine and cocktails. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024 The burger chain's official birthday arrives on June 1, which is when any BK loyalty program members who spend 70 cents or more can get a free slice of pie. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2024 Chicken, sushi, burgers, cocktails Three of the Boardwalk’s restaurant and bar spaces have been leased, Rees said. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024 Breakfast, burgers, milkshakes and pie — what’s not to love about a good old-fashioned diner? Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024 Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Fan-favorite burger chain Bad Daddy’s, which started right here in Charlotte in 2007, has a location at Birkdale Village. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024 Milwaukee's new Vel R. Phillips Plaza set to open this summer has found a new vendor to bring beer, burgers, cheese curds and more to the space after a previous vendor fell through. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of burger was in 1937

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Cite this Entry

“Burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burger. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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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