plural hamburgers
1
: a flat, usually round cake of finely chopped beef that is cooked and served usually in a roll or bun
They served hot dogs and hamburgers at the cookout.
2
: beef that has been cut into very small pieces : ground beef
Add the cooked hamburger to the sauce.
called also (British) mince
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“Hamburger.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hamburger. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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