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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Silyan’s also expanding the menu with pastas, smash burgers and collaborations with local chefs. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Fuel up on classic American comfort foods like burgers and fries, milkshakes, and ice cream sundaes at the 66 Diner, located in downtown Albuquerque. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 His menu includes more than two dozen food options, including the Southwest egg rolls ($11), quesadillas ($14), black and blue burger ($14), beer brat ($12), and fish and chips ($14). Jenna Thompson june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 There is very little that is not seafood, including a basic chicken dish and a burger. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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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