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 restaurant, which also uses products from neighboring businesses like Zak the Baker and Panther Coffee, started out making chicken and burgers but has expanded its menu and cocktail offerings, James said. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024 The girl hawking sloppy burgers while washing a car has grown into a woman of substance who understands her worth as a political advocate. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 This casserole puts your burger, its toppings, and your favorite side into the tastiest dish. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024 Look for candy, traditional pizzas and burgers along with limited-time specials that have included golden buckets for popcorn and drink refill deals. The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024 La Terraza, meanwhile, serves handcrafted pizzas and burgers in a more casual sit-down setting. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024 The burger restaurant was reinspected on April 5 and received a green placard. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024 The burger restaurant is taking over half of the old Saints space, while OrangeTheory Fitness has been open in the other half for a few years. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024 The burger restaurant had not been reinspected as of Thursday. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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