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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Professional athletes, musicians and other familiar names are heavily involved in the Queen City’s dining scene, putting their own spin on everything from burgers and barbecue to brunch and beer. — Evan Moore october 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Willie’s Burgers Both locations of this burger joint are open late on weekends. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 And there’s a $5 concession menu that includes hot dogs, burgers, nachos, popcorn and soda. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Throughout the day, the cobalt blue ‘Living Room’ by the check-in area serves crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers, salads, and lobster rolls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burger. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
2
: a sandwich like a hamburger
veggie burger

Biographical Definition

Burger 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

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

More from Merriam-Webster on burger

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster