burger

noun
bur·​ger | \ ˈbər-gər How to pronounce burger (audio) \

Definition of burger

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1 : hamburger
2 : a sandwich similar to a hamburger tofu burgers often used in combination

Burger

biographical name (1)
Bur·​ger | \ ˈbər-gər How to pronounce Burger (audio) \

Definition of Burger (Entry 2 of 3)

Warren Earl 1907–1995 American jurist; chief justice U.S. Supreme Court (1969–86)

Bürger

biographical name (2)
Bür·​ger | \ ˈbu̇r-gər How to pronounce Bürger (audio) , ˈbir-, ˈbᵫr-\

Definition of Bürger (Entry 3 of 3)

Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet

Examples of burger in a Sentence

Noun

I'll have a burger with fries, please.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

One way Shake Shack has gone about this is through burger and milkshake collaborations with local chefs and restaurants. Fortune, "Shake Shack’s Culinary Director Is Dreaming Up New Menu Items Around the World," 1 Sep. 2019 Rice bun burgers and Korean waffle fries KoJa Kitchen, which has numerous locations in Northern California, opened its first L.A. restaurant in downtown last week. Los Angeles Times, "New L.A. dining options include seafood on the coast," 20 Aug. 2019 Offering kielbasa, burgers and other game-day fare, visitors will be able to chow down while a Jumbotron plays Steelers highlights. Arthur Levine, USA TODAY, "Barrel roll at 197 feet: New Steelers-themed coaster at Kennywood sets records, thrills riders," 12 Aug. 2019 The looming concern now is what will happen to the world’s lands if other countries start to adopt American tastes for burgers and hot dogs. Umair Irfan, Vox, "Report: we have to change how we use land and produce food to fight climate change," 8 Aug. 2019 For the humans: The usual hotel food — continental breakfast, pizza, burgers and salads. Allyson Reedy, The Know, "These dog-friendly Colorado restaurants have special menus just for your pup," 7 Aug. 2019 Local offering include beef for the burgers and jerky from Ferndale’s Farm Field Table. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "1-pound loaded potatoes, smoked chicken wings headline new Ford Field food," 3 Aug. 2019 At about 12 x 3 x 7 inches, this grill is good for cooking for two people, max (i.e. one big steak or two medium-sized burger patties at a time). Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, "Amazon Reviewers Are Losing It Over This BBQ Grill Suitcase," 18 July 2019 To serve, top bun with burger patty, pimento cheese, onions, pickles and mayonnaise. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, "Celebrate Fourth of July with these Louisville chef throwback recipes," 2 July 2018

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First Known Use of burger

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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burger

noun

English Language Learners Definition of burger

: a food that is like a hamburger but that is not made from beef

burger

noun
bur·​ger | \ ˈbər-gər How to pronounce burger (audio) \

Kids Definition of burger

2 : a sandwich like a hamburger a turkey burger

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