burger

noun

bur·​ger ˈbər-gər 

1

: hamburger

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 burger is paired with Roshambo’s disco tots (topped with pimento Mornay, bacon and scallions). — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

The focus is still comfort food, so expect burgers, wings, oxtail ramen bowls, seafood ramen bowls and funnel cake. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

The longtime local favorite offers eggs and French toast for breakfast and burgers, pasta and patty melts for lunch. — Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

At the Rio Grande Lounge, Southwestern bar fare, burgers, and New Mexican classics, such as enchiladas, are served with a side of live music. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing burger

• nothing burger
• smash burger
• veggie burger

Rhymes for burger

• burgher
• turgor

Kids Definition

burger

noun

bur·​ger ˈbər-gər 

1

: hamburger

2

: a sandwich like a hamburger

veggie burger

Biographical Definition

Burger 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Bur·​ger ˈbər-gər 

Warren Earl 1907–1995 American jurist; chief justice U.S. Supreme Court (1969–86)

Bürger

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Bür·​ger ˈbᵫr-gər 

ˈbu̇r-, 

ˈbir-

Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet