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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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Unexpected Asian fusion dishes and sushi rolls set it apart, but a menu including fan favorites like pasta and burgers caters to every palate. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 The Diner offers endless vegan comfort classics, from burgers to biscuits and gravy, and is known for its award-winning vegan milkshakes. Mikayla Price, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 Flaxseeds can also be mixed into burgers, hash, and meatballs as a binding agent. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 3 Dec. 2025 The burgers are made with a blend of real vegetables like sweet potato, butternut squash, carrots, and onions, and come in both a vegan original and a Cheddar Burger version with real cheese. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 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 5 Dec. 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 ˈbᵫr-gər How to pronounce Bürger (audio)
ˈbu̇r-
ˈbir-
Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet

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