hamburger

ham·burg·er | \ ˈham-ˌbər-gər

How to pronounce hamburger (audio)

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Definition of hamburger

1a : ground beef

b : a patty of ground beef

2 : a sandwich consisting of a patty of hamburger in a split typically round bun

Examples of hamburger in a Sentence

They served hot dogs and hamburgers at the cookout. Add the cooked hamburger to the sauce.

Recent Examples on the Web There were other tins too: one for bacon fat, one for hamburger grease, one for sausage grease. — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, "These soft, cake-like cookies get their soul from Southern staples," 2 Dec. 2020 That’s because there’s a big difference between storing foods like hamburger patties, frozen peas and ice cream, and preserving a promising Pfizer vaccine that must stay below Arctic-winter temperatures. — Lisa Schencker, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago has a lot of cold storage space. But will it be cold enough to support a COVID-19 vaccine rollout?," 13 Nov. 2020 The affair, catered by Thomas Preti Events to Savor, featured 17-layer crepes and caviar that were paired with Ketel One vodka shots, hamburger sliders served with shots of pale ale, and fish tacos with shots of tequila. — Alix Strauss, New York Times, "How to Serve Your Guests Safely at Your Reception," 3 Nov. 2020 Louis' Lunch in New Haven, which came in at #55 on the list, has been recognized by the Library of Congress as the birthplace of the hamburger sandwich. — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "Two Connecticut burgers make it to The Daily Meal’s ’101 Best Burgers in America' list," 19 Oct. 2020 This has become a time when those hungry for viewing or listening to sports competition have been forced to settle for replays, for hamburger hash and not sizzling bone-in rib eyes. — Star Tribune, "An appreciation for Dan Gladden, creator of the blast and the bloop bookends," 30 Apr. 2020 At white-hot hamburger chain Culver’s in Margate, lunchtime drive-thru lines pack the parking lot like the second coming of Popeye’s sandwich fever. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Show us your buns: How does Culver’s stack up against McDonald’s and Wendy’s?," 10 Nov. 2020 According to Zemke’s math, the price to purchase a hamburger-cooking robot is about $60,000. — Jay Heflin, Washington Examiner, "To cut costs owing to COVID-19, restaurateurs consider the use of robots for some work," 5 Nov. 2020 The Classic Burger Sink your teeth into a delicious restaurant-style, hamburger recipe made from lean beef. — Ben Fogel, Sunset Magazine, "These 20 Ground Beef Recipes Will Meat Your Every Desire," 23 Oct. 2020

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“Hamburger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hamburger. Accessed 14 Dec. 2020.

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More Definitions for hamburger

hamburger

noun

English Language Learners Definition of hamburger

: a flat, usually round cake of finely chopped beef that is cooked and served usually in a roll or bun

: beef that has been cut into very small pieces : ground beef

See the full definition for hamburger in the English Language Learners Dictionary

hamburger

ham·burg·er | \ ˈham-ˌbər-gər

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variants: or hamburg \ -ˌbərg \

Kids Definition of hamburger

1 : a sandwich made of a patty of ground beef in a split bun

2 : ground beef

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