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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Start with the charbroiled oysters and tuna tacos, and then continue on to seafood po-boys or a bacon cheeseburger. Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025 Casual-dining can discount appetizers, while fast food can throw in a free cheeseburger. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025 Ramona refuses to introduce them to Noah, so Emily finds a work-around, which is tricking Chauncey the dog into licking her by using the meat from a cheeseburger slider. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 Tiki Taco sells Korean beef tacos, sweet chili shrimp tacos, Thai chili pork burritos, cheeseburger burritos and more. Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025 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 6 Jan. 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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