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

To cater to a diverse downtown crowd, Social Brews also duals as a café with an espresso bar, pastries and breakfast sandwiches; a restaurant serving appetizers, burgers and desserts; and a bar pouring craft cocktails. —Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025

Beyond burgers, customers can find classics like jumbo hot dogs, sweet potato tots and coleslaw, according to the restaurant’s website. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025

Analysts also noted that the burger chain has a lower-than-expected total addressable market to balance its relatively high prices against the frequency and breadth of its customers’ visits. —Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025

The dog jumps up and plucks the burger from her—a move that left viewers stunned and amused by the canine's flawless execution. —Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing 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 ˈbu̇r-gər 

ˈbir-,

ˈbᵫr-

Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet