cheeseburger

noun

cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

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Instead of cheeseburgers on the grill, make the kid-friendly food into an easy bake. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026 The diner serves the famous pork tenderloin sandwiches, along with cheeseburgers, malts, milkshakes, burritos, tacos, bowls and more. Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026 The Hermon’s burger is dubbed the Ode to Chez cheeseburger as a not-so-subtle nod to the restaurant that never was. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 This modern American cuisine restaurant serves a mix of $5 to $9 appetizers such as trout ceviche, cheeseburger and kale salad. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheeseburger

Word History

Etymology

cheese + hamburger

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheeseburger was in 1928

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“Cheeseburger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeseburger. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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cheeseburger

noun
cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

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