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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But the classic double cheeseburger is far and away still the most popular and, according to Hough, sells just as well as the BBQ sandwiches. Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026 Thursdays feature a $10 cheeseburger and fries. Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026 Topped with half a slice of provolone cheese, each meatball is like a mini Italian cheeseburger. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 To that end, the food available at Broken Bow will resemble RiNo Country Club, with a mix of cheeseburgers, wings and other pub fare. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 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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