English · Food & Drink
burger
/ˈbɜː.ɡər/
[/ˈbɜː.ɡər/]
grilled patty in bun
Beginnernoun
Definition
A burger is a flat round cake of minced meat, usually served hot in a bread roll.
Example
They grilled juicy burgers in the garden and served them with crisp fries and cold drinks.
They grilled juicy burgers in the garden and served them with crisp fries and cold drinks.
Etymology
Short for 'hamburger', named after Hamburg, Germany, then reanalyzed as 'ham' plus 'burger'.
How & Where It’s Used
A fast-food staple; '-burger' now combines freely (cheeseburger, veggie burger).