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

Lunch Fuddruckers Owned by Nicholas Perkins, a Black HBCU alum, Fuddruckers celebrates your birthday with a complimentary original 1/3 pound burger! —Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024

Fans can order a Swift Half, a half pint of Black Dog lager, or the Swift Burger, a classic burger featuring the venue’s special house sauce, chili sauce and fries. —Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing burger

• smash burger
• veggie burger

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