burger

noun

bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce burger (audio)
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.
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Fill it with everything from burger toppings and taco fillings to fruits and garnishes. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 How to Eat Elevate burgers, sandwiches, or wraps with a simple avocado mash. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 As crowds gathered and the idea caught fire, Hard Rock began taking its particular mix of burgers, band tees, and music history around the world, eventually opening its first Asian cafe in Tokyo in 1983. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Beachy's, the family's main restaurant downtown Caseville, serves burgers, fries, flatbread pizzas, wings and more, with Westin Bowles overseeing food operations, while Kyle Bowles focuses on the art and marketing. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for burger

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of burger was in 1937

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“Burger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burger. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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burger

noun
bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce burger (audio)
1
: hamburger
2
: a sandwich like a hamburger
veggie burger

Biographical Definition

Burger 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Bur·​ger ˈbər-gər How to pronounce Burger (audio)
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 How to pronounce Bürger (audio)
ˈbu̇r-, 
ˈbir-
Gottfried August 1747–1794 German poet

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