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

McDonald's has made the Big Arch — a massive double-patty burger — a permanent menu item in the United Kingdom and Ireland. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026

Squeeze Burger plans to continue making their burgers, featuring their signature crispy cheese skirt, out of a food truck. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026

It’s known for its chili dogs, burgers, and classic chocolate malt. —Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026

While fans nationwide will have to wait to get their hands on the Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper, Burger King has a new limited-time burger available nationwide. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing burger

• smash burger
• veggie burger

Rhymes for burger

• burgher
• turgor

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 ˈbᵫr-gər 

ˈbu̇r-, 

ˈbir-

Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet